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We produce the highest quality foie gras by domesticating the natural ability of waterfowls to gorge and store energy in their livers before embarking on their long journeys. Many chefs and culinary experts regard it as an utter delicacy while others deem the product inhumane. Foie Gras With Blueberry Sauce Blueberry Sauce Chef Ramsey Food To produce foie gras the french term means fatty liver workers ram pipes down the throats of male ducks twice each day pumping up to 2 2 pounds of grain and fat into their stomachs or geese three times a day up to 4 pounds daily in a process known as gavage. Foie gras process video . In 2012 the state of california successfully banned foie gras citing animal welfare and health concerns. Though that ban was just recently overturned the debate continues to rage on from both. Each step of the growing and hand feeding process is closely supervised. ˌ f w ɑː ˈ ɡ r ɑː french. Foie gras is undoubtedly a controversial product. Ducks are force fe...