History of Foie Gras
Foie gras, one of the world’s most distinguished delicacies, was born along with the ancient chronicles of mankind. The first evidence of foie gras is found in Egyptian history, some 45 centuries ago.
In the wild, ducks and geese gorge themselves prior to migration to temporarily store fat in their liver and skin. They use it for energy during their migration.
Egyptians, Hebrews and Greeks used soaked wheat to feed the waterfowl, while the Romans used figs from which the word “liver” originated. The result was an enlarged fatty liver which has been the highlight of the finest gastronomy in the world for over 4,000 years.