Is whiting vegan?

Merling is also known as whiting.

Merling is a common name for the whiting (Merlangius merlangus), a species of marine fish in the family Gadidae found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It is consumed as seafood and is not suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets.

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