Foie gras ; French: [fwa ɡʁɑ], ) is a specialty food product made of the liver of a duck or goose. According to French law, foie gras is defined as the liver of a duck or goose fattened by gavage.
Foie gras with mustard seeds and green beans in duck jus
A mulard duck, the hybrid used most frequently for foie gras production
A bas relief depiction of overfeeding geese
Bartolomeo Scappi
A specialty food is a food that is typically considered as a "unique and high-value food item made in small quantities from high-quality ingredients". Consumers typically pay higher prices for specialty foods, and may perceive them as having various benefits compared to non-specialty foods.
Caviar has been described as a specialty food
Bean-to-bar chocolate, used here to prepare hot chocolate
Foie gras being sliced
Mostarda di Cremona