Goose fat roast potatoes

They make them here where I work (I am told we are the only ones allowed to make them as we sort of "invented" them, so most all the store brands, etc. come from here).  I shouldn't say this as our company is in so much trouble at the moment anyway, but DH tells me that there are two kinds of goosefat, happy fat and unhappy fat.  Happy fat comes from grain-fed geese and Sainsbury's is the only supermarket that will pay extra and will only use this type of fat.  The unhappy fat that every other supermarket uses comes from Hungary from geese that are tube-fed. 
I feel utterly disgusted, and though I am not a vegetarian or anything, I can't really ignore the cruelty of shoving tubes down a bird's throat.  I wish our company wouldn't use this type of fat to make these products.
Just thought I would let you guys know, as I know a lot of you only eat free-range chicken and eggs...
Hopefully they aren't reading this as I am posting it!

Thanks for posting this.  things like this really should be highlighted more often.

On behalf of the vegetarians (and the geese) thank you.

 

Vicky

I don't get the fuss with goosefat, I think my roasties are just as good with veg oil (and even better with beef drippings, but thats so Victorian) So I will stick with happy veggies being made into oil.

I used to like them until this sad fact was pointed out to me, now I have to boycott for moral reasons.  Just thought I would let everyone know, as they are really popular this time of year, and I'm not getting commission for this or anything, but if you do buy them, Sainsbury brand is the only one who uses "happy fat," and is obviously a better choice for moral reasons. 

They make them here where I work (I am told we are the only ones allowed to make them as we sort of "invented" them, so most all the store brands, etc. come from here). 

But people have been making roast potatoes with goose fat for centuries. How can Sainsbury's have "invented" them?

Are you talking about ready meal pre-made potatoes? 

But people have been making roast potatoes with goose fat for centuries. How can Sainsbury's have "invented" them?

Are you talking about ready meal pre-made potatoes? 

Yeah, the frozen ones.  We are the only company who makes them, from what I understand.  You can buy goosefat in the jar and make your own.  Not sure if these jars are labelled "happy" or "unhappy" fat, but I would be suspicious if the manufacturer is in Hungary, where the unhappy fat tends to come from. 

Yeah, the frozen ones.

Ah, I've never bought those. It's not difficult to make your own! I don't know where the goose fat I buy comes from, but I know that there's some French stuff you can buy. Hey, I know it's unethical, but foie gras is divine. I just don't think about the geese. People eat all sorts of things that mean treating animals poorly, so most of us are a bit guilty of this.

Ah, I've never bought those. It's not difficult to make your own! I don't know where the goose fat I buy comes from, but I know that there's some French stuff you can buy. Hey, I know it's unethical, but foie gras is divine. I just don't think about the geese. People eat all sorts of things that mean treating animals poorly, so most of us are a bit guilty of this.

Well, I know there are some here on the forum who only eat free-range products, so I thought I would mention it as another suggestion for those who choose to purchase cruelty-free products...

Hey, I know it's unethical, but foie gras is divine. I just don't think about the geese.

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Vicky

I just got back from France on Sunday with a large jar of goose fat in tow. I planned to use it for cassoulet but with potatoes sounds great too! I admit I love foie gras too.  I only eat it when I'm in France (which is sadly only one week a year.)