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Our products are delivered in Chrono Food to ensure the best possible freshness. One or two lobes are seasoned with salt and pepper, then placed directly in the jar. This dish is the epitome of sharing an important moment, perhaps unique in everyday life. Ingredients: Duck Foie Gras (Origin Gers - France), Salt, Pepper. Average nutritional values per 100g: Energy 2170kJ/526Kcal; Fat 54.6g of which saturated fatty acids 23g; Carbohydrates 0.026g of which sugars 0.026g; Proteins 8.41g; salt 1.11g. Suggestions: Foie gras is a choice appetizer for a celebration meal, a birthday, an event, or personal pleasure throughout the year. Provide portions of 50 grams per person. Place the jar in the refrigerator 12 hours before the meal. Unmold, delicately remove excess fat with the tip of a knife. Cut into thin slices with a warm blade. Place the foie gras modestly on a plate and leave it on the table for fifteen minutes before serving, it will then be at the right temperature to reveal all its delicate flavor, aromas, and melt-in-the-mouth texture. Enjoy our whole foie gras from Gers with Pacherenc, Tariquet, or Uby. The people of Gers are very attached to their land and from generation to generation, stories and anecdotes about this product are passed down. This is the case of the following: By Caïus! A local legend tells that after conquering Gaul, the Roman general Caïus Julius Caesar, known today as Julius Caesar, undertook an inspection tour of the newly conquered lands. A duck farmer, living in what is now Gers, upon learning of the conqueror's future visit, arranged for him to stop for lunch at his table. He served him the liver of a duck that he had been fattening for a long time, declaring it a local specialty, hoping to poison the dictator. The legend says that far from being disgusted, Julius Caesar's taste buds were seduced by this dish and he asked his host to provide him with more so that it could be regularly served at his table. Thus was born the tradition of Gers duck foie gras. Although there is no evidence to support this legend, it is a story that enjoys being told during family meals. But this story is linked to that of the Gers paradox. The Gers Paradox Since Julius Caesar's life ended prematurely, no one knows what effects regular consumption of Gers duck foie gras would have had on his health. But today, scientists are struck by the strange Gers paradox. Our department has the highest life expectancy, and this paradox is said to be due to the duck fat present in the local diet. The fatty acids in this fat would prevent cardiovascular diseases. If the legend is true, then Julius Caesar could have benefited from exceptional longevity. It is with these two stories in mind that foie gras holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Gers. It is a symbol of good eating, a culture, and a way of living that allows one to remain cheerful and healthy.