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In this blog, I will be discussing about another type of food production that may raise concern to some people. This ingredient is considered to be one of the world's most luxurious ingredients. This delicacy is called Foie Gras. Foie Gras is made of liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened. In many parts of the world, the fattened liver is achieved through force feeding. Industries use feed to duck or goose using a long tube that is filled with corn. This technique is date back to the ancient Egypt era. Foie Gras' flavor can be describe as rich and buttery. However, the technique of which it's made is very controversial due to the concern about the animal's well-being. This controversy is similar to the documentary that we've watch in class.

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On July 1, 2012, The California Foie Gras Law went into effect. This law prohibits the force feeding of a bird for the purpose of enlarging the liver beyond its normal size. It also prevents the selling of Foie Gras in California. However, it didn’t seem to stop people from eating Foie Gras. People are allows to purchase it from other states. Some chefs continue to serve Foie Gras without charging money, but rather asking for a small donation which is legal to do. To some people, this method of force feeding is inhumane and cruel. In contrast, some believe that it wasn’t. Many people believe that they should be allowed to consume what they wish. The demand of Foie Gras is so high to the point where it doesn’t affect the producer. 

After watching the documentary about Foie Gras and the Food Inc documentary, I developed a question that came in my mind. The question is whether or not the majority of the population can stop eating the produces come from these industries. We all know the animals do not get treated properly, and it is often considered as food rather than living things. The only solution to stop this tragedy is to stop supporting these food industries. However, it will come with a cost. If we stop relying on the meat industries, the meat would have to come from somewhere else or it would be produce in a better environment. The better environment for these animals would raise the cost, and it would be more time consuming. In the case of Foie Gras, it would mean that all the Foie Gras industries would have to shut down because there is no better way of producing Foie Gras with the same quality as the force-fed product. Many people would not be able to compensate for the higher price of meats. This reason has led me to believe that the chance of improving the condition of the industries is very low to none. 

Documentary about the Foie Gras: Quack Quack!

Extra video if you're interested: Eating to Extinction!

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Blue Fin Tuna is the most delicate fish in Japanese culture. It's very popular in Japanese restaurants all around the world including the United States. The Blue Fin Tuna lives in Pacific Ocean mainly close to the cost of Japan. Farming Blue Fin Tuna is very unpopular because it would change the taste of the fish. Recently, the scientific survey has reported that the population of the Blue Fin Tuna has decreases by ninety percent. It it considered to be near extinction. This can be related to the society in which animals are raise in a high standard. The demand of the meats will probably outweigh the production.

Finally Done! By the way, Blue Fin Tuna's belly is super delicious. Try it before it extinct.