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Why is foie gras so expensive?
Goose liver is expensive mainly because of the high cost of raw materials, high cooking requirements and high nutritional value.

First of all, what kind of foie gras is good foie gras? Generally, when raising geese, the breeder will put a straw in the goose's esophagus until it reaches the stomach and instill a lot of feed. Only by this cruel means can the fatness of foie gras be achieved. Although I don't know if there is any scientific basis, this method has indeed been recognized by many breeders.

In addition, the most important thing is the production of foie gras. The temperature of cooking foie gras is very particular. It is said that its maximum temperature cannot exceed 35 degrees. If the temperature exceeds this standard, the fat of foie gras will be lost, the taste will become rough, and then the delicacy of foie gras will be lost. Only when cooking at standard temperature can foie gras collide with taste buds wonderfully and make users indulge in the temptation of delicious food.

Local tyrants eat foie gras with truffles and pursue quality. Of course, many people will choose fried foie gras. Generally, foie gras is only fried on one side, just like steak, which is not fully cooked and tastes more delicious. Every New Year and Christmas, foie gras is in short supply, which shows how popular foie gras is in France.

The nutritional value is extremely high. Goose liver is rich in carbohydrates, protein, fat, cholesterol and minerals such as iron, zinc, copper, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, etc., and has the effects of enriching blood and nourishing eyes. The fat content of foie gras is 60%, but most of it is unsaturated fatty acid, which is easily absorbed by human body.

At the same time, it is rich in copper, triacylglycerol, lecithin, deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid, which has high medicinal value, can increase the activity of enzymes in vivo, regulate calcium and phosphorus metabolism, reduce blood cholesterol level, soften blood vessels and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Especially vitamin A, is higher than that in milk. Everyone knows that vitamin A plays an important role, especially in the eyes, and it can also improve the complexion and detoxify, so if you have the opportunity to go to France, you must try the authentic French foie gras.