Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% 1kg vs Ficelle Mi-Cuit 500g: Format, Preparation and Best Use

Choose the Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg when you need the larger prepared format and the lowest displayed unit cost; choose the Foie Gras Ficelle Mi-Cuit 500g when a smaller semi-cooked cylinder better matches the slicing plan. On 11 October 2026, the bloc showed a £95.81 guide price for approximately 1kg (about £9.58 per 100g), while the ficelle showed a £54.94 guide price for 500g (£10.99 per 100g). Both are chilled and can be served without a cooking stage. Pack scale, shape and final confirmed price are the practical differences.

Key takeaways

• Choose chilled 30% bloc 1kg for high-volume slicing at a lower displayed unit price.
• Choose ficelle mi-cuit 500g for a smaller checkout commitment with a ficelle shape suited to repeated slices.
• The dated displayed-price basis is £9.58 per 100g versus £10.99 per 100g.
• Read price alongside format, preparation, servings and required quantity; the lower figure is not automatically the better fit.

What is the main difference? for Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% 1kg vs Ficelle Mi-Cuit 500g: Format, Preparation and Best Use

Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg is a chilled foie gras bloc described as containing 30% pieces. It is prepared, chilled and ready for slicing. The current listing describes an approximately 1kg chilled catchweight bloc for portioning.

Foie Gras Ficelle Mi-Cuit 500g is chilled semi-cooked foie gras in a ficelle shape. It is semi-cooked, chilled and ready for slicing. The current listing describes a 500g pre-order product in a narrow slicing format.

The comparison applies the same decision points to both products: format, preparation state, pack weight, listed servings, displayed price and intended use. It does not infer product quality from price or state an undocumented winner.

Side-by-side comparison

Decision point	Chilled 30% bloc 1kg	Ficelle mi-cuit 500g
Product	Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg	Foie Gras Ficelle Mi-Cuit 500g
Format	A chilled foie gras bloc described as containing 30% pieces	Chilled semi-cooked foie gras in a ficelle shape
Preparation state	Prepared, chilled and ready for slicing	Semi-cooked, chilled and ready for slicing
Preparation	Keep chilled, slice and serve; no cooking step is listed	Keep chilled, slice and serve; no cooking step is listed
Stated pack weight	approximately 1kg	500g
Listed servings / planning basis	Not stated; plan from the selected slice or canapé weight	Not stated; plan from the selected slice or canapé weight
Displayed pack price on 11 October 2026	£95.81 guide price	£54.94 guide price
Displayed price per 100g	about £9.58	£10.99
Best fit	High-volume controlled slicing for canapés or starters	Uniform chilled slices for appetisers, canapés or starters

How do the prices compare?

Using the displayed prices and stated weights, chilled 30% bloc 1kg is £1.41 less per 100g. This compares product purchase price before delivery. It excludes accompaniments, energy, labour, cooking loss and unused product, which depend on the menu.

A guide-priced item can have a different final selling price. A per-100g figure based on approximate weight is a planning figure; the exact unit cost follows the supplied weight. Prices and availability can change after the dated snapshot, so the current product page remains the checkout source.

How does preparation change the choice?

Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg

Keep chilled, slice and serve; no cooking step is listed. Keep chilled, cover promptly after opening and follow the pack's use-by and after-opening directions.

Foie Gras Ficelle Mi-Cuit 500g

Keep chilled, slice and serve; no cooking step is listed. Keep chilled, observe the use-by date and return it to refrigeration promptly after slicing.

Neither product has a cooking step in the current listing. Keep it in the stated storage condition, use clean utensils and follow the supplied pack for use-by and after-opening directions.

Which format suits the occasion?

The bloc suits a larger canapé or buffet service. The ficelle suits a smaller event or menu that benefits from its narrow slicing format. Both carry price qualifications in the current records, and the bloc is catchweight, so use the final offer rather than nominal figures for event costing.

For category context, use the foie gras guide. It explains whole lobe, bloc, terrine, mi-cuit and portioned cooking formats. For the next purchase step, see the UK foie gras buying guide.

How should you decide?

• Set the service style: decide whether the dish is cold and sliced or cooked to order.
• Plan portions: use a confirmed listed count or calculate from the gram weight you intend to serve.
• Compare the same basis: use the dated per-100g figures, then allow for delivery and recipe-specific costs.
• Check storage: make sure the frozen, chilled or after-opening requirements fit the event.

Verdict

Choose Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg when you need high-volume slicing at a lower displayed unit price. Choose Foie Gras Ficelle Mi-Cuit 500g when you need a smaller checkout commitment with a ficelle shape suited to repeated slices. The correct choice follows the dish, quantity and preparation route. The dated prices clarify the purchase but do not establish a universal winner across different formats.

Frequently asked questions

Which option is cheaper per 100g?

On 11 October 2026, chilled 30% bloc 1kg had the lower displayed price per 100g: £9.58, compared with £10.99. Delivery and recipe costs are excluded.

Can these products be prepared in the same way?

They share the same broad service state, but their format, quantity and handling still differ. Follow the current pack for chilled 30% bloc 1kg and ficelle mi-cuit 500g.

Does the higher price prove better quality?

No. Pack size, species, format, preparation work and commercial terms can all affect price. Choose from the documented product facts and the menu brief.

What should be checked before ordering?

Read the current product page for price and availability, then use the supplied pack for ingredients, allergens, storage, use-by and preparation directions.

Sources

• Beleaev: Chilled Foie Gras Bloc 30% ≈1kg
• Beleaev: Foie Gras Ficelle Mi-Cuit 500g

Product prices, stated weights and availability data were read from the Beleaev product snapshot captured on 11 October 2026.

Current catalogue references

Product	Format	Preparation state	Pack	Price	Price per 100g
Foie Gras Bloc 30%, Chilled (Approx. 1kg)	bloc with pieces	ready to serve chilled	1000g	£95.81	£9.58
Foie Gras Ficelle Mi-Cuit, Chilled (500g)	ficelle mi-cuit	ready to serve chilled	500g	£54.94	£10.99

For current catalogue references, prices are the displayed product prices captured on 11 October 2026. Delivery is excluded, and availability may change.