The most expensive food in the world: 16 things we can’t afford.
Whatever you have tried in life, the impressions of the rarest and most exclusive will be the brightest for you. And even if you don’t like the taste, smell or appearance of something very expensive and exotic, it will remain another tick on the list of rare pleasures of life.
Luxury has many facets: some people buy expensive houses, others treat themselves to luxury cars, fancy clothes, etc. And some people just don’t mind having a snack for a few thousand dollars.
We present to your attention the most expensive food in the world, which is available only to the powerful.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE MUSHROOM
The most expensive mushroom is the truffle. The cost of a kilogram of this delicacy can reach 2,000 euros, and sometimes even more. The white truffles from Italy are considered the most delicious.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE DUMPLINGS IN THE WORLD
The most expensive pelmeni can be tasted at the Golden Gates restaurant for Russian immigrants in the Bronx. Their uniqueness is that in addition to veal, elk and pork, they also contain the gland of the deep-sea torchfish, which is why even in moderate light the pelmeni emit a blue-green light and are completely edible and incredibly tasty. A serving of 8 pelmeni will empty your wallet by $2,400, and 16 by $4,400.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE TEA
The most expensive tea in the world is called Da Hong Pao, which means "Big Red Robe". "Big Red Robe" is obtained from the leaves of only 6 bushes growing near the Tianxin Monastery. The age of these unique bushes is 350 years. Less than 500 grams of the famous tea are collected each year, the price of the finished product reaches 685,000 dollars.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE MEAT IN THE WORLD
The most expensive meat is marbled beef. And it must be from Japanese Wagyu cows. For centuries, these cows were bred only in Japan, treated with respect and fed only the best herbs, and also rubbed with sake and given beer to drink daily. The tenderloin will cost you from 750$ to 1000$ per kilogram.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE NUT IN THE WORLD
The most expensive nut in the world is macadamia. Macadamia was once a staple food for Australian aborigines, and now it has become an exquisite and very healthy delicacy. The cost of one kilogram of macadamia, even in its historical homeland, exceeds 30 dollars.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE CAVIAR IN THE WORLD
The most expensive caviar in the world is not black. And not even the rare gray. The most expensive is "Almas", the caviar of the albino beluga, occasionally exported from Iran. 100 grams of caviar, necessarily packed in a jar of pure gold, will cost the buyer about 2,000 dollars.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE SPICE IN THE WORLD
The most expensive spice in the world is saffron. Real saffron is the stamens of a plant of the crocus family. To obtain half a kilogram of the spice, 225,000 stamens are needed. One kilogram of real saffron costs about 6,000 dollars.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE POTATO
The most expensive potatoes in the world are grown on the island of Nurmuatye in the Atlantic Ocean. The fields where the potatoes are grown are fertilized exclusively with seaweed. All planting and harvesting work is done manually. Farmers harvest only about 100 tons of this root crop per year. The harvested potatoes are sent for sale the same day. Such a small harvest and pleasant taste give exclusivity to this variety of potato, a kilogram of which can be bought for... 500 euros.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE OMELETTE IN THE WORLD
The most expensive omelette in the world can be eaten in the restaurant of the New York hotel "Le Parker Meridien". It costs 1,000 dollars. In addition to the eggs, the omelette contains whole lobsters. It is served on a bed of fried potatoes and garnished with ten ounces of sevruga caviar.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE OIL
The most expensive oil in the world is argan. Argan grows in Morocco. It is easy to recognize. The leaves of this tree are a favorite delicacy of local goats. For this they are even ready to climb trees. If you see a goat on a tree, then it is argan. The fruits are shaped like olives. For one liter of oil, as much as 30 kg are needed. For 100 ml of such oil you will have to pay 250 USD.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE BREAD
The most expensive bread in the world is Roquefort and Almond Sourdough Bread. For 25$ you can try bread from chef Paul Hollywood. The bread is made from the best class A flour, leavened with expensive French cheese *Roquefort* and high-quality almonds. You can buy the miracle bread only in boutiques in London, and it costs almost twenty times more than usual.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE MILK
Mouse milk is the most expensive milk in the world. It costs over $22,000 per liter. To obtain one liter of such milk, you need to milk about 4,000 mice. Mouse milk is used in medicine. Female mice synthesize human protein in milk - lactoferrin, which is used in the production of unique pharmacological drugs. Medicines containing mouse milk improve the process of hematopoiesis after blood transfusion.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE CHEESE
A kilogram of Pule cheese, which is made from donkey milk, was valued at $1,280. This allowed the fermented milk product to take first place in the ranking of the most expensive cheeses in the world.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE WATER
The first place is rightfully taken by the purest spring water Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani. It is named after the famous Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. But the most interesting thing is that the smooth shapes of the container in the form of a Mongoloid face are covered with pure 25-karat gold. Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani is a mixture of the purest spring water from France, from the Fiji Islands, with the addition of water from the glaciers of Iceland. This water, unusual in composition and design, costs $60000 for a 1.25-liter bottle.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE CHOCOLATE
The most expensive chocolate in the world is called "Chocopologie by Knipschildt". It is produced in the USA by the company "Knipschildt Chocolatier". Naturally, it is dark chocolate. For a pound (453 grams) of "Chocopologie by Knipschildt" you will have to pay 2600 dollars.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE JUICE
The most expensive juice in the world - Noni is made from the exotic fruit of the same name with many useful properties. Thick burgundy juice significantly improves well-being, relieves hypertension and tension caused by stress, and also improves well-being. Noni fruits grow on Morinda citrifolia trees, which are widespread in the South Pacific region. A box of juice (four one-liter bottles) costs from $200.
