Foie gras is the liver of the Anatidae goose. Because of its rich nutrition and special effects, foie gras has become an ideal food for nourishing blood and maintaining health.

Nutritional information

Foie gras contains carbohydrates, protein, fat, cholesterol and minerals such as iron, zinc, copper, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, etc. It has the effect of nourishing blood and eyesight. Foie gras is fatty liver cultured in live geese.

This kind of fatty liver is tender in texture and delicious in flavor. It is respected by Europeans and Americans as the top three delicacies in the world. Foie gras contains 40%-60% fat, which is equivalent to the cream used to decorate a cake. Among these fats, unsaturated fatty acids account for 65%-68% of the total fat, while the other third is saturated fatty acids. In addition, every 100 grams of foie gras contains 4.5-7 grams of lecithin, which is three times that of normal foie gras. The unsaturated fatty acids in goose liver contain copper, triacylglycerol, lecithin, DNA and ribonucleic acid, and have high medicinal value. It can increase enzyme activity in the body, mediate calcium and phosphorus metabolism, reduce blood cholesterol levels, soften blood vessels, and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Nutritional value

Foie gras is a type of animal liver and has the typical nutrients of animal liver. The liver is an important organ for storing nutrients and detoxification in animals. It is rich in nutrients and is a good blood supplement:

1. The content of vitamin A in animal liver far exceeds that of milk, eggs, meat, fish and other foods. , has the function of maintaining normal growth and reproductive functions.

2. It can protect the eyes, maintain normal vision, and prevent dry eyes and fatigue; it can maintain healthy skin color and is of great significance to skin fitness.

3. Regular consumption of animal liver can also supplement vitamin B2, which plays an important role in supplementing the body's important coenzymes and completing the body's detoxification of some toxic ingredients.

4. Liver also contains vitamin C and trace element selenium that are not found in general meat foods, which can enhance the body's immune response, resist oxidation, prevent aging, and inhibit the production of tumor cells.

5. Animal livers are rich in iron, which is an essential element for the production of red blood cells. Once lacking, you will feel tired and look pale. Eating animal liver in moderation can make the skin rosy. Animal liver is rich in vitamin B2, which is a component of many enzymes and coenzymes in human biochemical metabolism and plays an indirect role in cell proliferation and skin growth. Therefore, eating animal liver regularly is beneficial to the healthy growth of skin.

Foie gras is a high-cholesterol food, and the saturated fatty acids contained in fat will increase the cholesterol content of the human body. As the merchants claim, it will not increase the cholesterol content of the human body at all. For commercial purposes, it is more many. In food science, it is said that "unsaturated fats are helpful in lowering cholesterol levels in the blood." In fact, this is because saturated fats can increase cholesterol. If unsaturated fats are used to replace saturated fats in recipes, then the "contamination of saturated fats" will be avoided. Do evil". One-third of foie gras is saturated fat, which increases cholesterol levels when eaten, but the unsaturated fats eaten together cannot do anything about it.