- Glossary
- Foie Gras, Goose and Duck Liver Delicacy
Foie Gras, Goose and Duck Liver Delicacy
Foie gras is fattened liver from goose or duck and is one of the most luxurious delicacies in French cuisine. Its delicate buttery flavour and silky texture make it one of the most prized food products in the world.
The tradition dates back to ancient Egypt. In France foie gras is protected as cultural and gastronomic heritage. It is served as a cold terrine with brioche or quickly pan-seared.
- The tradition of processing fattened livers dates back to ancient Egypt
- In France foie gras is protected as cultural and gastronomic heritage
- Served as a cold terrine or quickly pan-seared
- The most famous producing regions are Périgord and Alsace
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