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Default Kosher shrimp?

mequeenbe.nospam wrote:

> according to the laws of kashruth, bottom feeders such as shrimp,
> lobster, crab, and other creepy crawlers (octupus, eel, etc) are not
> allowed to be eaten by observant jews. the only fish that is allowed
> are fish with scales; pork is outlawed because it is considered an
> unclean animal and because of its hooves. a kosher shrimp is a non-
> existant creature.
>
> hope this sorta helps.


Yep, it did, thank you.
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