The most expensive meat per kg. The most expensive food products in the world
According to experts, the countries of the former Soviet Union are experiencing a real “food revolution.” First, various spices and seasonings, seafood with unpronounceable names began to appear on store shelves, then unusual vegetables and fruits brought from hot countries. Now Russians are offered to taste exotic types of meat. Are they good for the body? How much will such pleasure cost? How to prepare them? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article.
Fifth place – camel meat (420 rub./kg)
Humpback meat is of particular value to gourmets. It makes a great stew. The thighs are either baked with sauce or rolled into minced meat, which is used for meatballs.
In Arab countries, camel meat is used to prepare kabsa.
The main ingredient of the dish is rice, which is why it is so similar to pilaf. It is from camel meat that the Bedouins prepare a traditional wedding treat. They choose the largest carcass, stuff it with fried lamb, inside of which there are chickens stuffed with fish. And boiled eggs are usually placed in fish. This dish is considered the pinnacle of culinary art among the Bedouins.
Any housewife will tell you that you can easily save money on food without changing your diet or food intake at all. Of course, by buying meat from this top you won’t save much, but the editors of the site tried to reveal how you can not starve and at the same time not spend more money on food.
Fourth place – ostrich meat (RUB 1,100/kg)
Doctors recommend consuming ostrich meat for hypertensive patients and those suffering from coronary artery disease. After all, it contains only 1.5% fat, and there is no cholesterol. This is a great option for people losing excess weight. For comparison: 100 g of ostrich fillet contains 105 kilocalories, and a small jar of yogurt contains even more. So it's worth thinking about.
By consuming ostrich meat, your body will receive sufficient amounts of manganese, proteins, calcium and B vitamins.
In Europe there is even a special diet.
- You can eat 350 g of ostrich meat per day with a vegetable side dish (except potatoes and corn).
- In a week of such a diet, you lose 2-3 kilograms.
Advantage of ostrich meat:
- cooks 1.5 times faster than pork;
- has a pleasant taste;
- absorbs the aromas of spices and seasonings well;
- lack of cholesterol;
- low calorie content;
- rich composition.
Third place – bear meat (RUB 1,400/kg)
Not every person will like bear meat. But it is very useful. It contains important microelements and vitamins of different groups. When cutting a carcass, you need to cut off all the fat, as it has an unpleasant odor. To ensure that bear meat becomes soft, juicy and has a noble taste, it is soaked in wine with the addition of herbs for 4 days.
Paw is considered a real delicacy.
It is cleaned of hair and claws and baked in the oven. Serve with a side dish - mashed potatoes, buckwheat porridge or vegetable stew. Ham is best for steaks.
In Old Russian cooking, bear meat was part of dumplings. But they did not use it in the form of minced meat, but simply chopped it with a hatchet. Today, some restaurants in Moscow and St. Petersburg offer dishes prepared according to ancient recipes using bear meat.
Second place – crocodile meat (RUB 2,700/kg)
Crocodiles are one of the most terrible and dangerous animals on the planet. Few people know that they can also be eaten. Crocodile meat is boiled, stewed, steamed, canned and cutlets are made from it. It is especially valued in Thailand, Argentina, Japan and South America. Calorie content of the product: 100 kcal. There are no carbohydrates.
Composition of crocodile meat:
- monounsaturated fats (lowers cholesterol);
- vitamins of group B12;
- a large amount of proteins.
Doctors say that crocodile cartilage has anti-arthritic and anti-carcinogenic properties. But it is almost impossible to purchase it in stores and supermarkets. Only to order and at a very high price. The main supplier of this delicacy is the Philippines.
Carcass cutting is carried out on special farms.
The upper part of the back is cut into thin layers, and the lower part is used for preparing steaks. The most valuable part is the tail. You can make any dish out of it - be it soup or pie.
Europeans did not like such a delicacy as crocodile fillet. And all because of the bright musky taste.
First place - the most expensive meat - marbled beef (up to 30,000 rubles / kg)
We present to you the most expensive meat on the planet. Marbled beef comes only from Vagiu cows. For several centuries, animals of this breed were raised only in Japan. Their export was banned. But times have changed. Nowadays, Wagiu cows are bred in Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and even in Russia. True, the opening of a large number of farms could not reduce the price of marbled beef. This delicacy is incredibly popular among gourmets all over the world. It received this name due to the large number of thin threads of fat that create a “marbled” color. The brighter and more distinct it is, the more expensive the product.
To obtain marbled beef, it is necessary to raise animals using special technology.
From an early age, cows graze on green meadows, breathe air and drink clean water. As soon as the animal reaches a certain age, it is limited in movement and the caloric content of its diet is increased. Wagiu cows are fed beer and rice. Australian farmers use red wine, aged for many years, instead of beer.
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Meat is the favorite food of most people. Of course, we eat both plant foods and dairy products, but many perceive such food only as an addition to the main menu. Meat food is tasty and nutritious. The most common meat is pork, and the most expensive is beef. And if it is also marbled beef, then it can cost up to $1000. What is special about this meat, and why is marbled beef the most expensive meat in the world?
This is a special type of meat, with many thin layers of fat in the muscle tissue, which not only give the meat an unusually tender and juicy taste, but also its color - pink meat, permeated with white streaks and, in fact, very similar to marble.
During the cooking process, the fat layers melt and fill the meat with juice - due to this, it acquires a unique softness and tenderness inherent only to it.
The more such layers in the meat, the higher its marbling, and therefore the higher the price. The degree of marbling determines which category marbled beef falls into. The highest category is “Prime”, followed by selected meat “Choise”, and then regular marbled meat – “Select”.
The technology for producing such meat is quite complex, time-consuming and expensive, so it is not produced on an industrial scale.
This most expensive meat on the planet comes from a special breed of Wagiu cows, which for many centuries were raised only in Japan and were not exported to other countries of the world. And although in modern times these valuable animals are bred in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and even in Russia, prices for marbled meat have not become lower.
The exceptional taste of marbled meat is due to the special technology of growing bulls. The lives of these thoroughbreds are enviable! Just imagine: up to 4-6 months, calves are fed milk, then slightly matured calves graze on ecologically clean meadows, and they live a free life, without human intervention. The bulls are then placed in individual apartments with soundproof walls, where they are suspended by reins. This seemingly strange procedure is done so that the animal cannot move, but also does not lie down, which is very important! Indeed, in order to evenly distribute layers of fat in muscle tissue, the muscles of bulls must be tense.
Throughout this period, the animals are not only fed with selected grain, but also given high-quality beer to improve their appetite. The longer the bull is fed grain, the greater the marbling quality of the future meat. On average, the grain feeding standard is 200-300 days.
But that's not all! To ensure that the fat from such a good life is not deposited anywhere, but goes into the meat and forms thin marble veins, the bull is given a vibration massage, reminiscent of beating, and Japanese classical music is played to improve digestion for the horned beauties. Is it any wonder that in the end the meat of such a bull turns out to be tender, juicy, melting in the mouth like butter. It is not for nothing that in Japan they say about marbled beef that it is “meat that does not require teeth.”
By the way, Nikita Khrushchev was the first to appreciate the taste of marbled beef in Russia. He had a chance to try marbled beef steak during a business visit to the United States. Khrushchev liked this unusual, tasty, tender dish so much that upon returning to Russia, the General Secretary asked his personal chef to prepare beef for him using the same technology. However, in terms of its taste, the resulting dish could not replicate the American steak. It was then that it turned out that marbled beef has its own secret, which lies not in the recipe for its preparation, but in a special type of meat, which allows this dish to convey all the best taste sensations.
After this, by decree of Khrushchev, a specialized livestock farm was equipped, to which bulls of a special breed were supplied from Europe, which later served as the main sources of marbled meat for the Soviet leader. For a long time in Russia, marbled beef was a delicacy for the elite. And only in the last decade has it become possible to taste this amazing meat in restaurants in the largest Russian cities.
For us, black and red caviar have long been a symbol of wealth and well-being on the table. Considering it the most expensive delicacy, we took the coveted jar home. And, pleased with themselves, they proudly placed sandwiches or pancakes with caviar on the festive table. Or they showed their imagination and did it. Nowadays, the powers that be are doing the same in order to demonstrate their status to everyone. Believing that a good show-off is more valuable than money, they order the most expensive products in the world for their table. Thus, delighting business partners and making their competitors gnash their teeth with envy. And although many dishes cost fabulous sums, in certain circles the demand for them is very stable. What do they eat there that we couldn’t even dream of due to its exorbitant cost? We are interested! What about you?
The most expensive animal products are meat and seafood
Caviar "Almas"
The most expensive is Iranian caviar "Almas". And female albino belugas throw it. Their light eggs have a pleasant golden hue. Moreover, the older the beluga is, the lighter the color of the caviar will be, and the taste will be better and more delicate. It is extremely rare and therefore very expensive. But, despite this, the list of those wishing to purchase this delicacy is scheduled for four years in advance. It is packaged in 100-gram jars made of pure gold. A jar of such caviar costs $2,000, and a kilogram can be purchased for “only” $25,000.
Marbled Wagiu beef
A true gourmet should definitely try marbled beef. Of course, if he has an extra $2500. This is how much a kilogram of selected meat costs. The Wagiu breed of black cows is bred in Japan, and more recently in Australia. Although nature does not provide for the marbling of this product, this effect is achieved through special care for cows. Elite cows are kept on a special diet and given massages. The Japanese also add beer to their diet, and the Australians add red wine. The better the care, the more tender the meat will be, which will have a higher degree of marbling. The most delicious and juicy steaks in the world are prepared from it!
Pork Jamon Iberico
Premium quality dry-cured pork ham is prepared in Spain. The so-called jamon is obtained by breeding black pigs of the Iberian breed. In one of the regions in the southwest of the country there are huge pastures for them. Thanks to the exclusively acorn diet of pigs, a unique taste and high quality of the finished product are achieved. A kilogram of jamon will cost you $400.
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Bluefin tuna
The price of bluefin tuna ranges from 1 thousand dollars to a record 8 thousand per kilogram. And all because it can be sold at auctions. One day, a whole carcass of bluefin tuna (more than 200 kg) went under the hammer for an unprecedented amount - 1.8 million dollars. Its excellent red meat is prized by seafood lovers. Particularly popular in Japanese cuisine, considered ideal for making sushi.
Ordinary tuna is available to mere mortals, mostly in cans. Here are some recipes:
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Abalone shellfish (canned)
Canned food can also be elite. Those wishing to try Abalone shellfish will have to pay $250 per jar. In this container you will find three shellfish with a total weight of 500 g. Their tender and juicy meat can be consumed not only canned, but also raw.
Fugu fish
There are many gourmets who want to tickle their nerves. Those who order fugu fish in a restaurant will feel a short-term paralyzing effect of all limbs and a state similar to drug intoxication. This is the case if the cook prepares the “deadly” delicacy correctly, leaving only the smallest dose of poison. Otherwise, this will be the last supper for the daredevil. The challenge to fate will cost a hundred dollars.
The most expensive and rare fruits and vegetables
Grape variety "Roman ruby"
A unique variety of large-fruited grapes with the poetic name “Roman Ruby” was bred in 2008. This variety is grown in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Each premium grape is the size of a table tennis ball. You can become a happy owner by purchasing a bunch at auction for $4000-5500, consisting of an average of 30 grapes. In this situation, the cost of each ruby grape will be from $100 to $200.
Yubari Melons
Juicy melons of this variety are grown in Japan on the island of Hokkaido. Their tender flesh is orange in color and amazes with its rich taste. This hybrid variety has a perfectly round shape. The best specimens are put up for auction, usually in pairs. So the price of these truly royal melons can reach $25,000 per pair.
Watermelon Densuke
Watermelons of the Densuke variety are very rare. And although they have juicy scarlet flesh, the distinctive feature of this variety is the black color of the fruit. Exquisite taste and unusual colors make Densuke an elite gift, original, but quite expensive. Since no more than 65 watermelons are harvested per harvest, the price of each is $6,000. They are grown on the same Japanese island as the royal Yubari melons.
Potatoes "La Bonnotte"
The elite potato variety “La Bonnotte” is grown on the lands of the island of Nurmoitiers, which belongs to France. There is a “potato” island in the Atlantic Ocean. A special variety with an extraordinary taste is obtained by fertilizing the soil with seaweed. A special technology is passed on from generation to generation. And tubers grown this way have a salty taste of the sea. A kilogram of such special potatoes can be purchased for $600.
The question is whether you will cook regular ones from it.
The most expensive soft drinks
Dahongpao tea
Fans of tea ceremonies were not forgotten either. For those of them who also have capital, the Dahongpao variety is grown. After all, drinking such tea is not a cheap pleasure. Six ancient bushes of this variety produce up to 500 g of tea leaves; only the very first young leaves are collected. Those who want to enjoy the taste and aroma of the ancient tea variety purchase it at auction. The price per kilogram can reach $700,000.
Kopi Luwak coffee
This coffee is unique not because of the type of beans, but rather because of its unusual “life path” that it goes through before going on sale. In Indonesia, the word "Kopi" means coffee, and "Luwak" is a small animal similar to a ferret or marten. Luwak loves to eat ripe coffee beans. But his body is designed in such a way that it cannot digest them. However, after passing through the animal’s intestines, the grains acquire an unprecedented and absolutely unique taste and aroma. Surprisingly, coffee brewed from these beans (washed, dried and roasted) is simply fantastic: with the aroma of honey, nougat and butter! It tastes so amazing. Coffee lovers do not hesitate to pay up to $700 for a kilogram of unusual coffee. Also, such coffee will be an excellent exotic gift brought from Indonesia.
Drinking water "Kona Nigari"
Enterprising Japanese created and launched luxury drinking water. The unprecedented price for such a product is simply stunning! What is the secret of the most expensive bottled water? This is desalinated water extracted from the ocean. It is considered an excellent addition to a healthy diet, having healing properties. Packaged in concentrated form. Once purchased, it must be diluted with plain water. There are two forms of release: a tiny bottle of 0.06 l. costs $33, and a five-liter bottle costs $2000. Despite this, demand significantly exceeds supply.
Other Most Expensive Foods in the World
White truffle
More common is the black truffle, presented on the menu of every self-respecting three-star restaurant. But the most expensive is the white truffle. It has a unique taste and exquisite aroma. This variety has an interesting color in cross section - it resembles a piece of marble. It is difficult to establish an exact price, because such truffles are sold at auctions. The highest price for one copy was paid in 2007 and amounted to $209,000.
Saffron
Even spices or herbs may turn out to be “not simple, but golden.” The price for saffron is truly prohibitive; it ranges from $6,000 to $11,000. But this is provided that we mean natural Indian saffron. Indeed, due to its great popularity, another type has become widespread - false. It is offered to customers under the name Imeretian saffron. And this is another name for the well-known marigolds. In India, true saffron is lilac flowers, the dried stamens of which are an exotic spice.
Moose cheese
An unusual type of cheese is produced in very limited quantities. It is made from elk milk on one of the farms in Sweden. Due to the fact that such milk can only be obtained at certain times of the year, the product is expensive and very rare. This type of cheese has a rich but very delicate taste with slightly salty notes. What about the price? For a kilogram of cheese pleasure you will have to pay $1000, or even $1500.
Argan oil
A rare and very healthy vegetable oil is made from argan fruits. Externally, argan resembles an olive tree. Its oil is a unique product used in cooking. The price is high due to the limited distribution area. Those who want to give their dishes a rich and rich taste should remember that the price of 1 liter of argan oil is $3,000.
Chocolate “Chocopologie by Knipschildt”
If you are a true chocoholic, are you ready to pay about $3,000 for your favorite dessert? This is exactly the price of haute couture chocolate. It and other elite sweets are produced in the USA by high-class chocolatiers. The products of the Cody House “Knipschildt Chocolatier” are a real work of art that meets the highest quality standards. All ingredients are natural, and therefore the shelf life is short. No need! After all, having the coveted pound of elite chocolate, would you think of storing it?!
Matsutake mushrooms
For those who are already fed up with truffles (and there are some!), we suggest trying matsutake mushrooms. This rare representative of the mushroom “family” is very popular among gourmets. Naturally from among those who can afford it. Because a kilogram of such mushrooms will cost $2000. They have a specific aroma - spicy and sweet at the same time. Matsutake is not only tasty, but also healthy, having a rich set of nutrients. The only annoying thing is that this mushroom cannot be cultivated. Therefore, it grows only in China and Japan on a special red pine tree.
Macadamia nuts
The most expensive nut is considered to be macadamia. Its high cost is due to the difficulty of collecting, because the height of the trees can reach 20 m. And also the difficulty of caring for the trees. The kernels of these nuts are tasty and very healthy, but their shells are extremely strong. Therefore, in order to extract them and try them, you will have to work hard. Macadamia trees native to Australia can bear fruit for up to a hundred years. A kilogram of such nuts costs from $30 and above.
Edible gold
Surprisingly, the most expensive product in the world is a dietary supplement! This is edible gold, officially labeled as E 175. Gold leaf is used to decorate elite dishes, desserts and drinks. It is harmless and, being an inert metal, gold leaves the body unchanged 24 hours after consumption. It is used for decoration, wanting to add chic and gloss to a social reception. The price corresponds - from 30 to 100 thousand dollars per 1 kg.
Maybe, having the opportunity to purchase all this, we would be tempted (at least) by a couple of items from the above list. And by combining some of them, we would get one of the most expensive dishes in the world. But even from simple products (absolutely not elite), but of good quality, you can prepare delicious and original dishes. And we are always happy to suggest you a suitable recipe!
P.S. : But I still want to try the haute couture chocolate...
We've collected the most expensive products in the world and found out why their prices are so sky-high. Everything turned out to be not as simple as it might seem at first glance.
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1. Royal melon
$12,000 each
In Japan, it is customary to give each other delicacies, so this country has the largest number of elite products: they can be given to superiors, business partners and loved ones as a sign of respect and gratitude.
One of the most expensive dishes is the royal yubari melon - a hybrid of two varieties of honeydew melons (Earl's Favorite and Burpee). This variety is grown in the city of the same name on the island of Hokkaido in very small batches. The melons can cost up to $24,600 per pair, which is the price two yubari sold for at a Sapporo auction last spring (paired gifts are accepted in Japan). During harvest, fruits are sold much cheaper, but it is almost impossible to get them at retail - resellers buy everything in bulk in a matter of minutes.
Why is the fruit valued like a used foreign car? The Japanese are convinced that this is an extraordinary melon: it has a unique aroma and taste, a perfectly round shape, delicate orange flesh and an elegant appearance. It is believed that its peel resembles ancient porcelain vases in its design, so the skin, like the pulp, is displayed to the guest. The presence of a couple of such “balls” on the table speaks volumes about the wealth of the owner.
2. Black watermelon
Up to $6,000 per piece
Another elite delicacy from Japan is black watermelon densuke. In fact, it has a dark green color and is completely devoid of stripes. Like the yubari melon, densuke grows only on the island of Hokkaido and is very rare. The record price for it at auction is $6,000 - although this was in 2008. In 2013, the most expensive watermelon was sold at a fair in Japan for $3,500. In the summer of 2014, black densuke was sold in one of the supermarkets in Toronto for much less - for $200. Considering that a watermelon is 90% water, this figure is in any case amazing.
3. Ruby grapes
Up to $5,400 per bunch
In addition to those mentioned, the top most expensive products in Japan also include ruby novel grapes. It is distinguished by its unusual ruby color, sweetness and especially large berries - each has a diameter of about 3 cm and weighs 20 g. The variety was bred in 2007 in Ishikawa Prefecture - it was the result of 14 years of work by Japanese winegrowers. In the summer of 2014, one bunch of 30 berries was sold at auction for $5,400. It was reported that the lot was bought by the owner of the wedding palace for the wedding of a certain young couple.
4. Diamond caviar
10,000 euros per kilogram
Few people have seen, much less tried, albino beluga caviar. The older the fish, the lighter its eggs - and the more valuable they are when sold. The cost of a jar of such caviar, called Almas, is about 100 euros per 10 g. At the same time, sellers warn that you will have to get on a waiting list and wait several months for delivery, which indicates an increased demand for the product. The high cost of the delicacy is due to the fact that beluga itself is very rare: it is included in the Red Book and its catch is limited. It takes up to 27 years for females to reach puberty. Finding an albino beluga, especially with caviar, is like finding a needle in a haystack.
5. Marbled beef
Up to $800 per kilogram
Among all types of meat on the international market, Kobe beef is the most prized - this is the tender and fatty marbled meat of Wagyu cows, again raised in Japan, in Hyogo Prefecture. This delicacy was originally produced in the city of Kobe - hence the name. The price on the Japanese market can be 250–400 dollars per 1 kg, but in other countries a Japanese steak will cost twice as much, not to mention the dishes prepared from it. This is explained by skillful marketing, as well as the amazing conditions in which the cows are kept: they are fed selected grass and grain, given premium beer, and massaged to relieve stress and ensure proper distribution of fat.
6. White truffle
Up to $32,000 per kilogram
The most expensive mushroom in the world is the white truffle: it grows only in certain regions of France, Italy and Croatia, it is difficult to find and almost impossible to preserve. The National Center for the Study of Truffles of Italy gives average prices: in 2012 - 500 euros per 1 kg, in 2013 - 350 euros, and in 2014 - only 220 euros due to the high harvest. But if you come across a particularly large mushroom, it can be sold at auction for a fabulous sum. For example, in December 2014, the largest white truffle weighing 1.89 kg was sold at auction in New York for $61,000. In autumn, special truffle tours are held for adventurous tourists - experienced hunters with dogs help them search for mushroom spots.
Up to 600,000 rub. per kilogram
Saffron is often called the “royal seasoning” - the price corresponds to this status. In online stores, the cost of 1 g of spice varies depending on the country of production: Iranian costs 230 rubles, Spanish - 525 rubles, and Indian - 660 rubles. The high cost is explained by the difficulty of obtaining this spice: it is obtained from the stigmas of Crocus sativus flowers, and there are only three of them in each flower. Harvesting saffron is a very labor-intensive process, and very little of it is needed in a dish: 1 g is enough for several cauldrons of pilaf. Saffron gives the dish a yellow color, and is also an aphrodisiac and antiseptic, soothes, improves metabolism and smoothes the skin. According to legend, in the Middle Ages, an Arabian horse was given for one pound (450 g) of saffron. Since then, this spice has remained the most expensive spice in the world.
8. Bluefin tuna
Up to $8,100 per kilogram
One of the largest and fastest fish on the planet, bluefin tuna, is also the most expensive. The absolute record price was set in December 2012: bluefin tuna weighing 222 kg was sold at a Tokyo auction for $1.8 million ($8,108 per 1 kg). However, earlier this year, the same buyer, Japanese restaurateur Kiyoshi Kimura, was surprised to buy a slightly smaller fish weighing 180 kg for $37,500 ($208 per kg). Experts say the drop in market prices may indicate bluefin tuna numbers are recovering in the Sea of Japan. However, in Moscow, 1 kg of this fish is still sky-high: it costs from 17,000 rubles.
9. French potatoes
Up to 457 euros per kilogram
The most expensive potato in the world is considered to be the French variety La bonnotte de Noirmoutier. It is grown on the island of Noirmoutier in limited quantities (up to 100 tons annually) and requires special care: it is collected by hand and practically not stored. Thanks to the island's unique microclimate and sandy soil with a high content of algae, the potatoes have an unusual sweet taste with hints of nuts. When the first harvests went on sale, they were prohibitively expensive: for example, in 1996, potatoes were auctioned in Paris for 457 euros per 1 kg. Now the passions have subsided somewhat, wholesalers at the end of May can expect a price of 9-10 euros per 1 kg, but in stores and restaurants these potatoes are still “golden”.
10. Musang coffee
Up to 108,000 rub. per kilogram
The most unusual and expensive coffee is produced in Indonesia with the direct participation of animals - musangs. These animals swallow the ripest and most delicious fruits of coffee trees, and then their excrement interspersed with beans is picked up by people, processed and made into the elite drink Kopi Luwak. According to sellers, it “has a rare caramel hue, smells like chocolate and is the drink of the gods.”
It is curious that musangs were once considered pests in Southeast Asia, until some inventor thought of finding a use for their excrement. It turned out that after treatment with enzymes contained in the stomachs of animals, coffee beans change their taste properties, losing bitterness: the drink turns out to be gentle and contains less caffeine. The high price of coffee is explained by the fact that authentic kopi luwak is made from the feces of wild, not farmed, musangs, that is, in small quantities, and the processing and production process is extremely difficult. On the Russian market, prices for this coffee vary from 2,300 to 10,800 rubles. for 100 g.
Whatever you try 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 that is very expensive and exotic, it will remain another tick on the list of life’s rare pleasures. Luxury has many facets: some people buy expensive houses, others pamper themselves with luxury cars, chic clothes, etc. And some people just don’t mind having a snack worth several 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 up to 2000 euros, and sometimes even higher. White truffles from Italy are considered the most delicious.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE DUMPLINGS IN THE WORLD
The most expensive dumplings can be tasted at the Golden Gates restaurant for Russian emigrants, in the Bronx area. What makes them unique is that, in addition to veal, elk and pork, they contain iron from deep-sea torch fish, as a result of which, even in moderate lighting, the dumplings emit a blue-green light and are absolutely edible and incredibly tasty. A portion of 8 dumplings will empty your wallet by $2,400, and a portion of 16 by $4,400.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE TEA
The most expensive tea in the world is called Dahongpao, which translates to “Big Reddish Robe.” The “Big Reddish 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 harvested every year, and the price of the finished product reaches $685,000.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE MEAT IN THE WORLD
The most expensive meat is marbled beef. Moreover, it must be from Japanese Wagiu cows. For centuries, these cows were bred only in Japan, treated with respect and fed only the finest herbs, and given sake rubbish and beer daily. 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 the macadamia nut. Once a staple food for the Australian Aborigines, macadamia nuts have now become a delicious and very healthy delicacy. The cost of one kilogram of macadamia, even in its historical homeland, exceeds $30.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE CAVIAR IN THE WORLD
The most expensive caviar in the world is not black at all. And not even the rare gray one. The most expensive is Almas, an albino beluga caviar, occasionally exported from Iran. 100 grams of caviar, packed, of course, in a jar of pure gold, will cost the buyer about $2,000.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE SPICE IN THE WORLD
The most expensive spice in the world is saffron. True saffron is the stamens of a plant in the crocus family. To obtain half a kilogram of spice you need 225,000 stamens. One kilogram of real saffron costs about $6,000.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE POTATOES
The most expensive potatoes in the world are grown on the island of Nurmuatje in the Atlantic Ocean. The fields where potatoes are grown are fertilized exclusively with seaweed. All work on planting and harvesting is carried out only by hand. Peasants harvest only about 100 tons of this root crop per year. The harvested potatoes are sent for sale on the same day. Such a small harvest and pleasant taste give exclusivity to this potato variety, a kilogram of which can be bought... for 500 euros.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE OMELET IN THE WORLD
The most expensive omelet in the world can be eaten in the restaurant of the New York hotel Le Parker Meridien. It costs $1,000. In addition to the eggs themselves, the omelet contains whole lobsters. It is served on a bed of fried potatoes and garnished with ten ounces of stellate sturgeon caviar.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE OIL
The most expensive oil in the world is argan oil. Argan grows in Morocco. It's easy to recognize her. The leaves of this tree are a favorite delicacy of local goats. For his sake, they are even ready to climb trees. When you see a goat on a tree, it means it is an argan. The fruits are shaped like olives. One liter of oil requires as much as 30 kg. For 100 ml of this 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 just $25 you can try bread from chef Paul Hollywood. The bread is made from the best class A flour, fermented with expensive French *Roquefort* cheese and high quality almonds. You can only buy miracle bread 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. Its cost exceeds $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, lactoferrin, in milk, 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 enabled 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 occupied 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 shape of the container in the form of a Mongoloid face is 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 $60,000 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 Knipschildt Chocolatier. Naturally, this is dark chocolate. For a pound (453 grams) of Chocopologie by Knipschildt you will have to pay $2,600.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE JUICE
The most expensive juice in the world, Noni, is produced from the exotic fruit of the same name with many beneficial properties. Thick burgundy juice significantly improves well-being, relieves hypertension and tension caused by stress, and also improves well-being. Noni fruit grows on Morinda limonifolia trees, which are widespread in the South Pacific region. A box of juice (four one-liter bottles) costs from $200.
