Alsatian Goose

Alsatian Goose

The Alsation Goose, or L'oie d'Alsace, is a breed of goose developed in the Alsace Region of France. This is a small goose breed used primarily to develop fatty livers by forced feeding. Goose selected for this purpose have shorter legs and wider bodies, allowing development of internal organs, especially the liver. This is the process used for making Pâté de Foie Gras . Geese not deemed unusable for this process can be roasted or used for other recipes.

Males and females are about the same size.

References

* [http://pagesperso-orange.fr/volaillepoultry/oiefranc2.html French geese breeds]


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