Liver pâté or liver mousse

Liver pâté or liver mousse recipe videos

Liver pâté or mousse is a rich, creamy spread made from finely ground or puréed liver (often chicken, duck, or pork) blended with butter, cream, and aromatic ingredients like onions, herbs, and spices. It's a classic of French cuisine, though variations exist throughout Europe and beyond, often served as an appetizer on toast or crackers.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in fat and protein, with minimal carbohydrates. It's an excellent source of iron, vitamin A, and B vitamins (especially B12), and a typical serving (about 2 tablespoons) contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	75 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	0.5 g
Fat	6.5 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0.2 g
Sodium	180 mg
Vitamin A	4000 IU (80% DV)
Iron	1.5 mg (8% DV)
Vitamin B12	3.0 mcg (125% DV)
Folate	60 mcg (15% DV)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.3 mg (23% DV)
Copper	0.2 mg (22% DV)
Selenium	5 mcg (9% DV)
Phosphorus	60 mg (5% DV)

Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally, it's a dense source of nutrients that can be hard to obtain from plant-based foods, like heme iron and preformed vitamin A. Culturally, its preparation and texture can vary widely, from a rustic, coarse country pâté to an ultra-smooth, airy mousse.