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Foie Gras
Foie gras (Listeni/ˌfwɑːˈɡrɑː/, French for "fat liver") is a luxury food product made of the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened. By French law,foie gras is defined as the liver of a duck or goose fattened by force-feeding corn with a feeding tube, a process also known as gavage. In Spainand other countries outside of France it is occasionally produced using natural feeding. Ducks are force-fed twice a day for 12.5 days and geese three times a day for around 17 days. Ducks are typically slaughtered at 100 days and geese at 112 days.
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Foie Gras Properties:
| Food Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Profile | Umami | Foie Gras has a rich, savory taste due to its high content of umami compounds. |
| Texture | Creaminess | Foie Gras has a luxurious and creamy texture that melts in your mouth. |
| Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Foie Gras is high in fat and protein, making it a very calorie-dense food. |
| Micronutrients | Foie Gras is a good source of vitamins A and B12. | |
| Color | Maillard Reaction | Foie Gras has a deep brown color on the surface due to the Maillard reaction during cooking. |
| Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Foie Gras has a rich aroma with hints of butter and meatiness. |
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