The Alsatian goose (French: oie d'Alsace), is a breed of goose developed in the French region of Alsace.[1] A small breed, this goose was developed to grow a large and fatty liver for foie gras production.[2]
Uses
editGeese selected for this purpose have shorter legs and wider bodies. This body form allows the development of internal organs, particularly the liver. Geese whose livers are not deemed usable for foie gras are slaughtered for their meat.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Alsatian Goose Info, Origin, Meat Production, Pictures". Breeds List. 2016-06-07. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
- ^ Strauss, Gustave Louis Maurice (1887). Dishes and Drinks: Or, Philosophy in the Kitchen. Ward & Downey. p. 103.
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