Goose or duck foie gras? Raw
or cooked? Fresh, partially
cooked? Whole foie gras or in
a block? If you are having
trouble deciding, our guide
will help you find the foie gras
best suited to your tastes.
Today, the strongly flavoured
duck foie gras is the most
popular variety . However,
the particular refinement and
delicacy of goose foie gras
mean it too has no shortage
of enthusiasts .
A raw goose foie gras
generally weighs between
600g and 800g while a raw
duck foie gras usually comes
in at between 450g and 700g.
However, to be labelled FOIE
GRAS, a minimum weight is
required: 400g for a goose
foie gras and 300g for a duck
foie gras.
The colour must be uniform
and unmarked, the texture is
consistent and smooth and
the foie gras is firm to the
touch without being hard.
Goose foie gras tends to be
slightly pinker.
