Much has been said about the price of food these days due to rising inflation. However, did you know that there are some ingredients and preparations as valuable as gold, or even more expensive than it? We list in this article what are the most expensive foods in the world, whose prices are determined according to the rarity and taste of the delicacies. Check out the full text and learn about them.
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As we mentioned earlier, what makes these foods so valuable is how rare they are, as well as the striking and unmistakable taste of each one of them. You certainly know some items on that list. Check out!
5. Iberian ham
Iberian ham is produced in some regions of Spain and Portugal, where Iberian black pigs live. The habitat of these animals is made up of forests of holm oaks, oaks, cork oaks and chestnut trees, whose fruits are the basis of their diet. This ham is cured under special conditions for 36 to 48 months.
4. kopi luwak
A kilo of Kopi Luwak coffee is sold for up to R$ 3,500.00. What sets it apart is that its grains are eaten, partially digested and then defecated by an animal called the Asian Palm Civet, a carnivorous mammal that lives in palm trees in Indonesia. It is important to point out that due to the success of the café, the Civeta is being bred in captivity, inside cages, like chickens. Furthermore, there are records of Civets being force-fed the coffee beans.
3. white truffles
Truffles are fungi with a striking aroma and flavor, very rare to be found, they only exist in Piedmont, Italy. It is a delicacy much appreciated by renowned chefs. The value of the white truffle can cost more than R$ 19,600.
.2. caviar souls
Almas caviar is an extremely rare food from Iran. Caviars are usually expensive, but the rarity of Almas makes it the most expensive in existence. It is even difficult to find stores that sell this item, so far only one is known to be in London.
1. real saffron
Saffron originates from the Middle East and is the most expensive spice in the world. The production process of this ingredient requires a lot of patience and hours of manual work, so 450 grams can cost between R$ 25,000 and R$ 50,000.00 dollars. It is produced from a flower called crocus sativus and, to give you an idea, it takes 150 flowers to produce just one gram of dry saffron! That is, it is really an extremely rare ingredient.
