Understanding Wild for Salmon and Kosher Seafood
At Wild for Salmon, we’re always grateful when customers ask thoughtful questions about where their food comes from and how it aligns with their values, health, and traditions.
Recently, we’ve received a few questions about whether our wild Alaska salmon is considered kosher under Jewish dietary law. We’re happy to share that yes our salmon products can be considered kosher. 
Why Salmon Qualifies as Kosher
In Jewish law, a fish must have fins and visible scales to be considered kosher. Salmon naturally meets these criteria. Even when filleted or skinned, salmon remains easily identifiable by its distinct pink color — a quality that has long made it an exception among kosher authorities.
The Orthodox Union, one of the most recognized authorities on kosher certification, clarifies:
“We still endorse the idea of buying skinless salmon without scales visible. So long as the consumer is familiar with what salmon is supposed to look like, we are not concerned that another fish will be substituted for salmon which is not kosher.”
In other words: salmon’s unmistakable hue makes it a naturally kosher species, even when processed without the skin.
Our Salmon, Your Peace of Mind
At Wild for Salmon, we take great pride in the traceability and integrity of every fish we sell. Each fillet and portion comes from our own catch aboard the F/V Ava Jane or from our trusted network of small-boat Alaskan fishermen. There is no risk of substitution or mislabeling in our supply chain what we say is salmon, truly is salmon.
Most of our products from sockeye fillets to smoked portions are sold skin-on, retaining their natural scales. For our value-added offerings like smoked salmon dip or ravioli (which are made from the same wild Alaskan sockeye), the scales aren’t visible, but the quality and source remain exactly the same.
A Note on Our Kitchen
While our fish itself is kosher, our kitchen is not certified kosher. Because we also process non-kosher seafood such as scallops and shrimp, we cannot guarantee that kitchen tools or surfaces haven’t come into contact with those products.
However, we uphold rigorous cleanliness and food safety standards, ensuring that every Wild for Salmon product meets our promise of quality, freshness, and care.
From Tradition to Table
We’re honored that our wild salmon can serve so many different tables from weeknight dinners to Shabbat gatherings.
Because whether you keep kosher, eat sustainably, or simply value knowing where your food comes from, we share the same intention: to honor what the earth provides and treat it with respect.
