General Knowledge · Question
Foie gras is a French delicacy typically made from what part of a duck or goose?
Answer
Liver
The story behind the answer
Liver is correct—foie gras literally means “fat liver” in French (foie = liver, gras = fat). Farmers enlarge the liver of ducks or geese by feeding them energy-rich diets, producing the silky, buttery texture that chefs prize in pâtés, terrines, and seared slices.
The practice dates back to ancient Egypt and later spread to Rome and France, where it became a culinary emblem, especially in the southwest. Its production is controversial and restricted in some places due to animal-w