the most posh foods in the world made only for the most discerning of pallets here are 15 of the
most expensive foods in the world fugu that's right the puffer fish makes it onto the list
not because of how dangerous it is but because this fish is going to set you back a pretty penny
in some restaurants this portion of fish goes for upwards of 500 this might have something to
do with the fact that if it's prepared improperly it'll cost you more than money it might just cost
you your life the puffer fish contains a deadly neurotoxin which has enough potency to kill
everyone sitting at the table luckily the standards when preparing and serving fugu
are extremely rigorous and only a chef who has completed their training which is sometimes three
years or more will be serving it to you this fish is lauded for its mild flavor and somewhat tough
consistency and the risk factor doesn't seem to stop people from craving this underwater delicacy
saffron this rare spice comes from the middle east most notably iran which makes up 90
of the world's production it's commonly used as a seasoning or coloring agent in food and can be
identified by its vibrant red fibrous strings it has a distinct fragrance that some connoisseurs
likened to the smell of fresh-cut hay it has been traded and consumed for thousands of years
and was a popular staple of the silk road and other famous trading routes just one kilogram of
the prized spice can go upwards of five thousand dollars talk about a salty price point this puts
it firmly in the space of the world's most expensive spice javier it would be a downright
injustice not to include caviar and a list of most expensive foods in fact we'd be willing
to wager that it was one of the first things that came to mind when you think about expensive foods
it's true that caviar is synonymous with fine dining and there's a reason for that production
of caviar comes with a time-intensive process that involves the cultivation of rare fish species like
sturgeon or salmon this accounts for a bulk of its hefty price some of the rarest caviar of all time
comes from the rare albino sturgeon and fetches a price of over thirty thousand dollars for around
two pounds of the stuff talk about an expensive dinner bill oysters people may be surprised to
see oysters on this list what used to be a food fit for anyone has now become a delicacy due to
overfishing and reduction in supply put simply an oyster is a type of mollusk that comes from a
variety of salt water habitats they are one of the world's oldest cultivated foods dating all the way
back to 2000 bce in the united kingdom there are a variety of festivals held each year in celebration
of the popular dish one of the most notorious is the woburn oyster festival which is one of
the oldest and most proclaimed in all the world while many are more familiar seeing oysters come
out of a tin there is a rich and vibrant history of oysters being eaten fresh while it's not our
place to tell anyone how to enjoy their meals if you want the real deal it might be worth your
time to hop on a plane to the town of winstable in the uk and try an oyster cultivated with the
same technique and care that has been shown since the time of the romans goose barnacles
goose what now is it poultry is it muscle well actually it's neither goose barnacles
also known as stalked barnacles are a distinct looking crustacean that are very hard to come by
they're largely regarded as one of the most precious seafoods in the world and when you figure
out how hard they are to harvest it's easy to see why they command such an expensive price stocked
barnacles are very popular in countries like spain and portugal and they can fetch up to 125 dollars
per pound there are very few commercial harvesting operations in the world and this also contributes
to their inflated price many restaurants look at these little known crustaceans as a delicacy
and serve them steamed if you're intimidated by the look of these underwater morsels fear not many
people rave about the most common preparation in which they're boiled in brine and served
steaming hot under a napkin to retain moisture we won't twist your arm but there's a reason
that they've survived on menus for all this time and we think that might be worth investigating
vanilla we know what you're thinking vanilla can't be that expensive it's in everything yes vanilla
can be found in everything from our lattes to our baked goods but what you may not know
is that times this flavor that we've all come to love is made with vanilla extract which is a far
cry from the actual flour that it's made from this extract usually contains at least
35 alcohol which stretches the aroma and flavor of the popular plant but also greatly dilutes it true
vanilla is actually only successfully cultivated in a few regions of the world and the standards
are high the process is rigorous involving steps that include harvesting curing drying conditioning
and grating that's a lot of steps for just some flavoring for our coffee all these things
considered has landed vanilla the real stuff on our list of most expensive foods in the world
extra virgin olive oil this next entry is arguably the most popular on our list it's used in kitchens
all over the world and takes the cake for one of the best cooking oils to ever grace a saucepan
we're of course talking about extra virgin olive oil this particular oil is derived from species
of olives that are prone to cultivation in the mediterranean parts of the world
characteristics of this oil include no more than .8 free acidity which refers to the basic acidic
content of the substance only the choicest olives are chosen to be made into extra-virgin olive oil
and some even go further to cultivate their own genus of olives for this very purpose
it has a long and storied history dating back to some of the earliest recorded sources
in fact it's so popular that we'd be willing to bet most of you have it in your kitchens at home
the rigorous standards and practices put in place to produce the oil puts it firmly on our list of
most expensive foods in the world matsutake mushrooms for just over six hundred dollars
for two pounds matsutake mushrooms command a high price and are in even higher demand the number of
mushrooms put into the supply chain has dropped in recent years due to several invasive insect
and flora species in the areas of production while this may have damaged supply for the
food it has done nothing to quell the staggering demand these mushrooms are largely considered a
delicacy due to their rarity and distinct taste wagyu beef the king of all beef this variety of
red meat comes from a long lineage of cows bred and raised in japan it has an extremely high fat
content which results in a buttery and silky taste texture that quite literally melts in your mouth
while there are many varieties of wagyu beef only the truest and most exquisite cows receive the a5
authenticity which certifies that it's among the best cuts in the world it may have originated in
japan but the desire for wagyu has reached nearly all corners of the world much of this prized meat
is shipped overseas to america where chefs and home cooks alike relish in the chance at tasting a
once-in-a-lifetime steak it may seem unattainable for some as steaks made from wagyu often command a
price of over a hundred dollars a pound but there are certain vendors and establishments that offer
small portions for those just looking for a taste long you doesn't have to be a dream it can be a
reality well a reality if you're willing to part with some hard earned cash that is blue fin tuna
the blue fin tuna is perhaps the most prized fish ever to come out of a body of water
it's synonymous with sushi and many japanese chefs can be seen at auctions long before
restaurant hours for a chance to bid on one of these prized specimens the true value comes from
the immaculate meat to fat ratio which many diners say is the reason that the fish is so good before
the rapid dissolution of japan's wet auctions it was not uncommon for one of these bluefin tuna to
be sold for over 20 thousand dollars u.s making it one of the most expensive foods of all time
chefs would then be able to make several dishes from the fish and ask nearly 100
per plate for a chance at tasting the tuna this is just another testament to the notion that if you
want to try the world's best you need to put your money where your mouth is white truffle
the white truffle is a species of truffle that grows prominently in the south of europe
its rarity and taste has given it a firm spot on our list of most expensive foods just one kilogram
of the substance will set you back upwards of three thousand dollars the record for the most
expensive white truffle ever bought and sold came in 2007 when a macau businessman paid over 330
000 big ones for one rare specimen that weighed just over three pounds if you're looking to try
white truffle you're going to have to part with some serious cash that or you could take a trip
to southern europe and train a pig to sniff them out it's common practice we swear we'll leave
the hard decisions up to you yubari king melon if is one thing that japan does right it's food the
yubari king is a type of melon or cantaloupe that is cultivated almost exclusively in the
province of hokkaido this province has a history of giving the world some of its most famous dishes
and is even home of one of japan's most famous beers sapporo one of the distinct features of
the yubari king is its almost perfect sphere shape which is only garnered through a series of intense
cultivation methods not only this but the rind must be incredibly smooth to meet the standards
of melons that have come before it in 2008 a pair of the ubari king melons went for 2.5 million yen
or almost 20 000 grand now that's an expensive fruit foie gras whatever your take on foie gras
it can't be denied that it's one of the most controversial and highly demanded foods ever to
find its way onto diners plates foie gras is put simply the fatty liver of a duck or goose that has
been force fed it's a popular delicacy in france where most of the supply and demand for the dish
can be found it can be prepared hot or cold in a wide variety of dishes but one thing that keeps
people coming back for more is its one-of-a-kind taste and texture people claim that it has a rich
buttery and delicate flavor and despite some people's take on the method of production
it remains a staple on french menus everywhere a number of countries have outlawed the sale and
import of the food but this hasn't stopped people from enjoying it all over the world
at a premium of course black watermelon once again a food from japan finds its way onto our list
whatever they're doing over there they must be doing it right because this fruit has been known
to fetch over six thousand dollars at auction the prized black watermelon or densuke watermelon is a
special breed of watermelon that requires close attention and dedication in order to grow it's
such an intense process that fewer than 100 000 are produced every year it has a unique taste and
texture that some people would say is sweet tangy and crunchy they're given at times of celebration
such as weddings holidays or spiritual gatherings what sets this melon apart from others of its kind
is its striking black color and interesting inner structure making it the most expensive watermelons
ever sold care for a taste i guess that depends on who's picking up the chick kofi luak coffee
kofi luak is the rolls royce of coffees don't expect to see it on your average coffee shops menu
this rare form of coffee is created by collecting the fermented droppings of the asian palm civet a
rare species of cat found only in asia these tree cats eat coffee beans from the surrounding area
which is then fermented in the gut of said cat before it's well released from the cat's bowels
and collected for later use while its method of production might be a tad unsavory it's largely
agreed that you cannot find a finer coffee for 100 you can be the proud owner of just over
two pounds of the product just be sure to have an answer when your guests ask you where it came from
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