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Foie Gras (Goose Liver)
がちょう フォアグラ (Foa-gura)
Also known as: Foie gras, Foa-gura, Goose liver, Force-fed goose liver, 鵝鳥フォアグラ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | がちょう フォアグラ ゆで |
| Common Japanese notations | フォアグラ, ガチョウ フォアグラ, 鵝鳥フォアグラ |
| Origin | Force-fed goose (or duck) liver; principal supply imports from France, Hungary, Bulgaria; ultra-premium French-cuisine ingredient |
| Typical functions | Ultra-premium French-cuisine signature, High-end Japanese kaiseki and fusion ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Note: foie gras production methods (force-feeding) are subject to ethical and regulatory considerations in some markets — though Japanese regulation does not restrict. |
Foie gras (フォアグラ) is force-fed goose (or duck) liver, an ultra-premium French-cuisine ingredient. Principal imports from France, Hungary, Bulgaria.
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- Frozen foie gras retail (premium)
Ingredient profile
Force-fed goose or duck liver. French-origin tradition.
OEM applications
Ultra-premium French-cuisine signature.
Kaiseki and fusion.
For OEM: ultra-premium foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | EU production established (France majority); ethical considerations vary. |
|---|---|
| USA | California has banned foie gras retail/foodservice; other states unrestricted. |
| China | Established premium specialty. |
| Korea | Premium specialty positioning. |
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Quick answers
- What is Foie Gras (Goose Liver)?
- Foie gras (フォアグラ) is force-fed goose (or duck) liver, an ultra-premium French-cuisine ingredient. Principal imports from France, Hungary, Bulgaria.
- What is the regulatory status of Foie Gras (Goose Liver) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Note: foie gras production methods (force-feeding) are subject to ethical and regulatory considerations in some markets — though Japanese regulation does not restrict.
- What products typically use Foie Gras (Goose Liver)?
- Frozen foie gras retail (premium)
- Where does Foie Gras (Goose Liver) come from?
- Force-fed goose (or duck) liver; principal supply imports from France, Hungary, Bulgaria; ultra-premium French-cuisine ingredient
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Foie Gras (Goose Liver)?
- JSCI: がちょう フォアグラ ゆで
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — がちょう フォアグラ ゆで
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.