Certified at the source.
Kosher certification is not a label added at the end — it governs the entire process, from the selection of the bird to the sealing of the case. Maison Michaël's products are prepared in France under the Mehadrin — Harav Nechemia Rotenberg certification, recognised across several European Union countries and representing the highest level of kosher compliance.
Ritual slaughter (shechita)
Performed by a shohet authorised by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, without any prior stunning, in accordance with Halakha.
Continuous oversight
Direct supervision by Rabbi Nechemia Rotenberg is maintained throughout production — not merely certified at dispatch.
Produced in France
Ritual slaughter takes place at Euralis Gastronomy in Lescar, France, a facility approved by French veterinary authorities.
Lawful & protected
The process operates under Regulation (EC) No. 1099/2009 and Article R.214-70 of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code, which recognise ritual slaughter as a lawful and protected practice in France.
No stunning
The process excludes any electrical, mechanical or gaseous stunning before slaughter, aligning with kosher requirements while meeting strict hygiene, food-safety and animal-health standards.
Full traceability
Each production batch is fully traceable from slaughter through processing and distribution — tracking animals from farm to slaughter, monitoring processing, and documenting packaging and distribution.
Is Maison Michaël foie gras kosher?
Yes. It carries the Mehadrin — Harav Nechemia Rotenberg certification, overseen by Grand Rabbi Nechemia Rotenberg. Shechita is performed without prior stunning at Euralis Gastronomy in Lescar, France, with full farm-to-case traceability.
Where is Maison Michaël foie gras produced?
Maison Michaël is produced in two facilities: in France for the European Union and the Middle East, and in an FDA-approved plant in Canada for North America, South America and the Canadian market. Ducks are raised to certified-organic standards on a French corn–based diet, with no GMO and no antibiotics, and are fully traceable from farm to frozen case.
What is in the Maison Michaël range?
The range is built around the duck: premier-choix foie gras (about 0.5 kg average), ready-to-serve duck pâté, magret (280–480 g) and confit legs (250–350 g) — one supervised supply chain composing a complete kosher service.
How should the foie gras be served?
En terrine: defrost 24 h, devein, season 12 g salt and 3 g pepper per kilo, cook in a bain-marie at 90 °C for about 50 minutes, then rest. En escalope: slice 2 cm, sear 2–3 minutes per side over low heat, and season at the end.
How can I request samples or trade pricing?
Maison Michaël supplies fine dining, catering and high-end retail. Contact the trade desk at info@maisonmichael.com to arrange samples, trade pricing or distribution.