In France, it is easy to buy quality foie gras, but in the US or the UK, it is a bit complicated because it is not commonly consumed or easy to transport. For this same reason, prices are likely to be too high, even for poor quality and dubious origin products.

Don't worry, in this blog you will learn how to obtain and buy foie gras outside of France:

Buy foie gras in a French restaurant

It's a good option for a luxurious pleasure, provided you live in a big city with French restaurants. French restaurants abroad often charge high prices, so it's not uncommon to pay the equivalent of 60 euros for a starter like a grilled foie gras escalope.

Foie gras in a gourmet grocery store

There too, If you live in a big city like London or New York, you can find foie gras in gourmet shops or department stores like Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges, Dean & DeLuca, or Zabar's. Although prices tend to be high, it can be a great treat for special occasions. Additionally, many cities have stores specializing in European products, especially French or Spanish, that often offer foie gras, especially during the Christmas season.

Online sale of duck or goose foie gras

There are businesses that sell foie gras online of different qualities, just type the word foie gras, browse... and compare. You can find good foie gras and other more exotic products, especially in marketplaces like Ebay, Alibaba, or Amazon. The more detailed and explained the product is, the more one might think that the seller knows the products they are selling, even if they are often not specialists in foie gras, nor in French gastronomy. They most often source from food clearance sites.

At Foie Gras Gourmet, we assure you that you will enjoy quality, tradition, and good taste in a single product. And the best part is that your order will be delivered to your home in just a few clicks.

On the Internet, it is common to find hundreds of brands of foie gras, and even the same product marketed under different names. Indeed, many producers sell their foie gras without labels to different distributors, who then present it under their own brand. In the end, consumers often choose based on the most attractive label, without knowing that, in many cases, the content is exactly the same.

Beware of flashy names and all the 'foie gras pâtés' that often hide low-quality products: foie gras supreme, foie gras delight, foie gras mousse contain foie gras but also many other products such as meat or fat from pork or duck, colorings, preservatives, alcohol often aimed at masking the non-optimal quality of the livers used....

3 tips for choosing your foie gras:

1. Labels such as IGP (Protected Geographical Indication), the Label Rouge, or the Oie du Périgord always enhance foie gras. Although they do not guarantee exceptional quality 100%, they significantly increase the likelihood of obtaining a high-quality product. On the other hand, the "Origine France" label is quite generic; however, more specific mentions like "Foie gras du Sud-Ouest" indicate a specific origin recognized for its tradition and quality, which adds value. Finally, if the product has been awarded medals (such as gold medals in culinary competitions), this represents a mark of quality, as these recognitions are difficult to obtain.
2. Read the product composition and avoid foie gras that contains colorants, preservatives, additives.. For Foie Gras Gourmet, a delicious and excellent foie gras is only a whole foie gras with salt and pepper. 
3. Prioritize producer transparency: value sellers who clearly provide information about the origin, recipe, and production method. Transparency is a strong indicator of trust and quality. Don't be fooled by a pretty label: do your research and choose wisely.