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The animal must be shechted according to halacha and undergo various checks (like lung examination) ensuring their kashrus. | The animal must be shechted according to halacha and undergo various checks (like lung examination) ensuring their kashrus. | ||
Fish - The signs of purity in fish are: a. Fins - organ on the side of the fish helping it swim b. Scales - rough layer on fish skin, sometimes scales fall off but fish remains kosher. Every fish with scales also has fins. | [[Fish]] - The signs of purity in fish are: a. Fins - organ on the side of the fish helping it swim b. Scales - rough layer on fish skin, sometimes scales fall off but fish remains kosher. Every fish with scales also has fins. | ||
Insects and crawling creatures of all kinds are forbidden to eat. | Insects and crawling creatures of all kinds are forbidden to eat. | ||
Animal by-products such as [[honey]], [[milk]], and [[Jewish Cheese|cheese]], follow individual laws. | |||
===== Fruits and Vegetables ===== | ===== Fruits and Vegetables ===== | ||