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Anser anser domesticus
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Anser anser domesticus designates domestic geese descended primarily from the greylag, encompassing Embden, Toulouse, and most European farm geese. Culinary identity is rich dark meat, thick fat for roasting and confit-style uses, and a festive carcass larger and oilier than chicken or duck. Roast slowly to render fat for potatoes; breast can be cured or pan-seared medium. The Latin label appears in technical specs when breed is unspecified but species-level domestic goose is meant.
Also known as: Domestic goose (A. a. domesticus), Anser anser domesticus
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History
Greylag-type geese were domesticated in the Near East and Egypt for meat, fat, and feathers.
Domestic A. anser types spread across European agriculture.
Scientific naming separated domestic geese as A. a. domesticus in practical use.
Named breeds within the species dominated commercial and farm goose production.