A LOOK AT THE MOST EXPENSIVE FOODS AROUND THE GLOBE IN 2024
Published By MintGenie Team | 16 Apr, 2024
According to a report by CNBC TV18, Drew Binsky, a well-known travel blogger, delves into the origins and exorbitant prices of the world's top 10 most expensive foods.
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These are the priciest foods globally:
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Matsuba crab
In November 2023, a Matsuba variety snow crab weighing 1.2 kg garnered over ₹55 lakh at auction, renowned for its sweet, succulent meat.
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Black Ivory coffee
Thai Arabica coffee beans undergo a unique fermentation process by being fed to elephants, resulting in a less acidic flavour. The final product costs ₹2,55,700 per kg.
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Yubari King Melon
Yubari melons are auctioned rather than sold, making them the world's most expensive melons.
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Birds nest soup
Bird's nest soup, crafted from the saliva-built nests of swiftlets, is a rare Chinese delicacy, costing as much as ₹9,000 per bowl.
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Edible gold
A 25-sheet booklet of edible gold typically sells for around ₹1,000 in India.
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Blue Fin Tuna
A solitary Blue Fin Tuna fetched a staggering $3 million at a Tokyo auction in 2019, establishing a new global record.
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Almas Caviar
The eggs of the albino Beluga Sturgeon fish, often referred to as "diamonds," are typically packaged in a 24-carat gold tin, making it one of the most expensive foods.
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Wagyu beef
In select Indian states and hotels, basic Wagyu beef can reach prices of up to ₹40,000 per kg.
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White truffle
A Hong Kong bidder acquired 1 kg of giant Alba White truffle for $14,645 at an auction in Piedmont, Italy in 2023, while in India, the rare root commands a price of ₹2 lakh per kg.
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Luwak coffee
Due to its labour-intensive production, this coffee ranks as the 10th most expensive globally, with one kilogram of luwak coffee priced at ₹54,860 in India.