Nestle Introduces Vegan Foie Gras Amid Controversy Over Delicacy
- Food giant is introducing ‘Voie Gras’ in Switzerland and Spain
- Controversy has been increasing on animal cruelty concern
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Swiss food giant Nestle SA is starting to sell vegan foie gras in Switzerland and Spain to ease the conscience of gourmands worried about animal welfare this festive season.
Traditionally, the pâté is made by force-feeding ducks or geese through a tube to make their livers fatty. The animals can also be tricked into fattening themselves up voluntarily, but they still need to be obese for their livers to make the rich and greasy paste.