Meat & Poultry · per 100g
A rich, dark-fleshed poultry with a distinctively gamey flavor and high fat content, goose serves as a dense source of protein and essential fatty acids in traditional festive cuisines.
Fat, Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6, Vitamin D
Pantothenic acid, Niacin
Vitamin B6, Iron
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
In medieval Europe, the 'Goose Fair' was a major economic event where thousands of birds were walked hundreds of miles to market, often wearing leather 'boots' or having their feet dipped in pitch to protect them during the journey.
Standout nutrients
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Selenium
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
While higher impact than chicken due to longer growth cycles, geese are often pasture-raised and can forage, reducing reliance on commercial feed.
Storage
Refrigerate
1–2 days
Keep in original packaging or a sealed container at the bottom of the fridge.
Freeze
6–12 months
Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.
Flavour
Harmonized from 2 validated sources
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