Foie gras is a French delicacy, which was made by goose fatty liver during the Roman period. However, with time, people bought its substitute from duck’s fatty liver because goose was expensive and scarcely available. Foie gras is a delicacy which is found in fine dining at high rated restaurants. However, the foie gras pate or blocs stored in cans are also available in the market which can be enjoyed at home. You can fry, grill, roast or boil, in any form foie gras is a delicacy.
The main step of producing foie gras is by overfeeding duck and goose with a special diet. This diet is highly fattening which accumulates fat around their liver and they gain weight. Foie gras is available in various forms, but people often get confused with brands and end up buying adulterated meat.
Foie Gras Gourmet delivers worldwide good quality of foie gras to their customers. They do business with small businesses that ensure that the traditional flavour of foie gras remains intact. Each business has its specialists that produce good fats in foie gras, which is nutritional and flavourful. Foie Gras Gourmet provides free delivery if the amount is greater than 69 euros in EU, 99 euros in USA and Canada, and 129 euros in other countries.
Nutrition in Foie Gras
Foie gras is definitely high in fat, but it also contains various vitamins and minerals. It contains –
- Calorie
- Protein
- Fat
- Carbohydrate
- Fibre
- Vitamin A and B12
- Pantothenic acid
- Riboflavin
- Niacin
- Copper
- Iron
- Phosphorous
When it is cooked with herbs, seasonings or wine, it may alter the nutrient content, but it makes no changes to the vitamin and mineral content. Vitamin B12 maintains the energy level in the body and increase RBCs. On the other hand, Vitamin A prevents vision problem and promotes the growth of healthy cells. Copper and Iron are important for gaining energy and building healthy RBCs.
The calories and fat content in foie gras are also good for health. The fat is a combination of –
- Mono-unsaturated fat, which helps in reducing any type of heart disease, just like olive oil.
- Saturated fat isn’t as harmful as those found in junk food like pizza and burgers. This saturated fat can be included in a balanced diet.
This high-fat content helps in making a good filling for anyone. However, you should regulate your intake of foie gras because it is rich in calories and fat.
Foie gras is definitely delicious, but the word “fatty liver” often brings several doubts. Foie gras is not at all bad for your health, but excess of anything is bad. For example, excessive intake of caffeine is harmful to your brain which can lead to insomnia, but drinking in moderate amount will always keep you energetic. The fat that is found in foie gras is good, but regular intake of foie gras will eventually lead you to obesity and you will be no different than a fat duck or goose.
Cheese, sausage, foie gras, tart, are some of the French delicacies, which are rich in flavours and calories. Even if their food is full of calories, research shows that French people have higher life expectancy rates compared to other countries. Always, follow a balanced diet even if you’re eating rich food or boiled salad.
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