Food has long ceased to be a means of satisfying human natural needs for vital energy. Developed society has elevated food to the rank of real art, and sometimes - a cult. The primitive scheme: "kill a mammoth - fry meat on a fire - eat" - has long since disappeared, along with the Stone Age. The culture of world haute cuisine has developed over the centuries.

Perhaps, the Chinese have advanced the farthest in the cult of food. Instead of the usual greeting and asking how you are doing, the Chinese will first of all ask if you have eaten. By the way, the site has an interesting article about the unusual peoples of the world.

For a European, the first nation that is remembered as a nation of "food worshipers" is French. It was the exiled French chefs who spread the cuisine of local nobles throughout the world and stood at the origins of the founding of the world haute cuisine.

The products used for dishes in this category are not cheap and differ not only in their unique taste, which, most often, only gourmets can appreciate, but also in their rarity and inaccessibility for mere mortals. It is the most expensive products in the world that will become the topic of our today's rating. Initially, we wrote an article about the 10 most expensive products in the world, but then we decided to expand our list to 15 items, we hope you enjoy it!

Pork jamon Iberico ($ 400 per kg)

A more expensive variety of the famous jamon. Dried in the south-west of Spain from black Iberico pigs. The meat makes the diet of pigs, which feed exclusively on acorns, unique. Jamon is brought to the “condition” according to the principle of expensive wine - in the cellars.

Maitake / Matsutake mushrooms ($ 1000)

One of the most expensive mushrooms in the world was appreciated by the Japanese. Outwardly, "pine" (translated from Japanese) mushrooms strongly resemble our oyster mushrooms. The mushroom got its name from the tree, near which it most often forms a circle. The second nickname of the mushroom - "dancing", is associated with this feature. Matsutake mushroom is distinguished by its rich taste and pleasant aroma. The popularity of the species is associated with its legendary healing properties. Matsutake - It has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. In addition to Japan, you can find it in the wild in Sweden, Canada and Finland from September to October. The high cost is associated with the difficulty in finding the fungus and the need for exceptional climatic conditions necessary for its growth. The price for individual copies reaches $ 100.

Westin hotel bagel ($ 1000)

This masterpiece of world cuisine was created by the restaurant chef of a five-star New York hotel. The "golden" bagel is available exclusively for hotel guests. The cosmic price of Frank Tajagu's invention comes from the unusual ingredients in the confectionery. The base of the bagel filling is a creamy white truffle paste. Decorated with a piece of confectionery art with Chinese goji berries, widely used and appreciated in local folk medicine. The most devastating blow to the wallets of guests who decided to order the most expensive bagel in the world is the leaves of edible gold. The price of one portion reaches $ 1000.

Unsolicited Lobster Fritata ($ 1000)

A dish with such an exotic name and no less exotic composition is the hallmark of another Big Apple hotel - Le Parker Meridien Hotel. An ordinary-looking omelet is complemented by one of the most expensive lobsters in the world and spiced with a generous serving of black caviar. For all the time since the dish appeared in the hotel restaurant menu, no more than 12 dishes have been sold according to the original recipe. The $ 1000 per serving scares off even the wealthy. To increase demand, the restaurant offers to try a smaller portion of the dish, with a small spoonful of caviar, and sells it for $ 100.

Wagyu Ribeye Steak ($ ​​1000)

Beef steak of the Japanese breed of cows - wagyu, is appreciated for its unique tenderness and the content of beneficial fatty acids. The cows of this breed, during the period of growth, live in truly royal conditions: food - selected herbs, drink - the best beers. Everyday massage gives the meat, especially appreciated by gourmets, a marble texture. If we talk about the most expensive dishes from Japanese cows, another restaurant from the city of the Statue of Liberty appears - Craftsteak. During its existence, for a serving of marbled beef steak, the restaurant offered its customers to shell out $ 2,800.

Donkey cheese ($ 2000)

The endangered donkeys of the Zasavica Reserve in Serbia provide milk for the world's most expensive cheese. They are milked exclusively by hand. To prepare one kilogram of "smelly" (for gourmets - "aromatic") cheese, 25 kg of milk are spent. The product is white and crumbly. The price - $ 2000 per kg, continues to grow, because the donkey population is decreasing every year.

Samundari Khazana Curry ($ 3200)

In 2009, a London restaurant added a $ 3,200 curry dish to the menu. An Indian restaurant has timed its creation on DVD for the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire. Here are the ingredients that made the dish so expensive:

• quail eggs;
• devonian crab;
• sea ​​snails;
• beluga caviar;
• white truffle;
• gilded Scottish lobster.

Royal Pizza 007 ($ 4200)

As the name implies, the next dish of the rating is also associated with cinematography and is dedicated to the epic about the British intelligence agent - James Bond. And although Royal Pizza has no official ties with Bondiana (the producers did not commission the famous Scottish chef to create a personalized pizza), its cost is impressive - $ 4200. As part of a 32 cm pizza:

• gold flakes;
• champagne-soaked caviar;
• lobster marinated in cognac;
• smoked salmon;
• venison medallions;
• prosciutto.

Densuke Black Watermelon ($ 6,000)

Real Densuke is grown exclusively in Japan - on the island of Hokkaido. The annual harvest does not exceed 10,000 units. Usually, watermelons reach 7 kg and differ, in addition to their rich black color, sweetness and firmness. Cheaper analogues of black watermelons are also grown in other states. They are darker in color closer to green. 7kg Densuke watermelons sell for $ 6100 apiece.

Da Hong Pao Tea ($ 10,000)

The most expensive type of tea is grown in a single place - on the cliffs of the Wuyi mountains, in the Chinese province of Fujian. Tea is harvested once a year, in May, for only two weeks. Tea is prized for its variety in aftertaste: from fruity to dark chocolate. Da Hong Pao is credited with many medicinal properties. Those who have consumed this rare tea claim that even a small portion causes a state of euphoria. Just one gram of a Chinese-made product is estimated at $ 1400. A kettle of this noble drink will cost $ 10,000.

The world's most expensive premium products. A gastronomic luxury for the mighty.

For us, black and red caviar has long been a symbol of prosperity and well-being on the table. Considering it the most expensive delicacy, we carried the coveted jar home. And, pleased with themselves, they proudly placed sandwiches or pancakes with caviar on the festive table. Or they showed imagination and did. Now, the powerful of this world do the same in order to demonstrate their status to everyone. Considering that a good show is more expensive than money, they order the most expensive food in the world to the table. Thus, delighting business partners and making them gnash their teeth with the envy of their competitors. And although many products are worth fabulous sums, in certain circles the demand for them is very stable. What are they eating there that we never even dreamed of because of its exorbitant cost? It is interesting to us! And you?

The most expensive animal products are meat and seafood

Caviar "Almas"

The most expensive is the Iranian caviar "Almas". And the female albino beluga throws it. Their light-colored eggs have a pleasant golden hue. Moreover, the older the beluga is, the lighter the color of the caviar will be, and the taste is better and softer. 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 one-hundred-gram jars made of pure gold. A jar of such caviar costs $ 2,000, and a kilogram can be purchased "only" for $ 25,000.

Wagiu marbled 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 of the cows. Elite cows are kept on a special diet, and they are also given massage. 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 leg is prepared in Spain. The so-called jamon is obtained by raising black Iberian pigs. In one of the regions in the south-west of the country there are huge pastures for them. Thanks to the exclusively acorn diet of pigs, a unique taste and high quality of finished products are achieved. A kilogram of jamon will cost you $ 400.

Recipes that used jamon are simpler:
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Bluefin tuna

The price of bluefin tuna ranges from $ 1,000 to a record $ 8,000 per kilogram. And all because it can be sold at auctions. Once a whole carcass of bluefin tuna (more than 200 kg) went under the hammer for an unprecedented amount of $ 1.8 million. Its excellent red meat is prized by seafood lovers. Especially popular in Japanese cuisine, it is considered ideal for making sushi.

Ordinary tuna is available to mere mortals, mostly in canned food. Here are some recipes:
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Shellfish Abalone (canned)

Canned food can also be elite. Those wishing to taste the Abalone shellfish will have to pay $ 250 for a jar. In this container you will find three shellfish with a total weight of 500 g. Their tender and juicy meat can be eaten not only canned, but also raw.

Puffer 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 if the chef prepares the “deadly” delicacy correctly, leaving only the smallest dose of poison. Otherwise, it will be the last meal for the daredevil. A challenge to fate will cost you 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 of the premium grapes is matched to 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.

Melons Yubari

Juicy melons of this variety are grown in Japan on the island of Hokkaido. Their delicate flesh is orange in color and impresses with its rich taste. This hybrid variety has a perfectly round shape. The best examples are put up for auction, mostly in pairs. So the price of these truly royal melons can reach $ 25,000 per pair.

Densuke watermelon

Densuke watermelons are very rare. And although they have a juicy scarlet pulp, the distinguishing feature of this variety is the black color of the fruit. Refined taste and unusual colors make Densuke an elite gift, original, but quite expensive. Since no more than 65 watermelons are harvested per crop, the price of each is $ 6,000. They are grown on the same Japanese island as the Yubari royal melons.

Potatoes "La Bonnotte"

The elite variety of potatoes "La Bonnotte" is grown on the lands of Nurmuatier Island, 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 land with seaweed. The special technology is passed down from generation to generation. And tubers grown this way have the salty taste of the sea. A kilogram of such a special potato can be purchased for $ 600.

The question is, will you start cooking ordinary ones out of it.

The most expensive soft drinks

Dahunpao tea

Lovers of tea ceremonies have not been forgotten either. For those of them who also have capital, the Dahunpao variety is grown. After all, drinking such tea is not a cheap pleasure. Six ancient bushes of this variety yield up to 500 g of tea leaves, only the very first young leaves are collected. Those who wish to enjoy the taste and aroma of the ancient tea variety purchase it at an auction. The price per kilogram can reach $ 700,000.

Coffee "Kopi Luwak"

This coffee is unique not for the type of beans, but rather for its unusual "life path", which it goes through before getting on sale. In Indonesia, the word "Kopi" means coffee, and "Luwak" is a small animal that looks like a ferret or marten. Luwak loves to feast on ripe coffee beans. But his body is designed in such a way that it does not digest them. However, having passed through the intestines of the animal, the grains acquire an unprecedented and absolutely unique taste and aroma. Surprisingly, the coffee brewed from these beans (washed, dried and roasted) is fantastic: with the aroma of honey, nougat and butter! It tastes so amazing too. Coffee lovers do not hesitate to pay up to $ 700 per kilogram of unusual coffee. Also, this coffee will be an excellent exotic present brought from Indonesia.

Drinking water "Kona Nigari"

The enterprising Japanese created and launched luxury drinking water on the market. The unprecedented price of such a product is simply staggering! What is the secret of the most expensive bottled water? This is desalinated water extracted from the ocean. It is considered to be an excellent addition to proper nutrition, as it has medicinal properties. It is packaged in a container in a concentrated form. After purchasing, it must be diluted with plain water. There are two forms of release: a tiny 0.06 liter bottle. costs $ 33, and a five-liter bottle costs $ 2,000. Despite this, demand significantly exceeds supply.

Other most expensive food 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 section - it resembles a piece of marble. It is difficult to establish an exact price, as these truffles are sold at auctions. The highest price for one copy was paid in 2007 and was $ 209,000.

Saffron

Even spices or spices may turn out to be "not simple, but golden." The truly prohibitive price of saffron, it ranges from $ 6,000 to $ 11,000. But this is on condition that natural Indian saffron is meant. 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 all the well-known marigolds. In India, the true saffron is lilac flowers, the dried stamens of which are an exotic spice.

Elk cheese

An unusual type of cheese is produced in very limited quantities. It is made from moose milk on a farm in Sweden. Due to the fact that such milk can be obtained only 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 cheesy pleasure you will have to pay 1000, or even 1500 $.

Argan oil

A rare and very useful vegetable oil is made from argan fruits. Outwardly, 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 wishing to give their dishes a rich and rich taste should remember that the price of 1 liter of argan oil is $ 3000.

Chocopologie by Knipschildt chocolate

If you are a true shock addict, are you ready to pay about $ 3000 for your favorite dessert? This is the price of haute couture chocolate. It and other elite sweets are produced in the USA by high-class chocolatiers. The products of the Knipschildt Chocolatier Coding House are a true work of art that meets the highest quality standards. All ingredients are natural and therefore have a short shelf life. And you don't need to! After possessing the coveted pound of elite chocolate, it would occur to you to store 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 with gourmets. Naturally from among those who can afford it. Because, as 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 beneficial for health, having a rich set of nutrients in its composition. The only annoying thing is that this mushroom cannot be cultivated. Therefore, it grows only in China and Japan on a special red pine.

Macadamia nuts

The most expensive nut is macadamia. Its high cost is due to the difficulty of collecting, because the height of trees can reach 20 m. And also the complexity of tree care. The kernels of these nuts are tasty and very healthy, but their shells are extremely tough. Therefore, it takes a lot of work to extract them and try them. Macadamia trees growing in Australia bear fruit for up to a hundred years. A kilogram of such nuts costs from $ 30 and more.

Edible gold

Surprisingly, the most expensive food in the world is a food supplement! This is edible gold, officially marked 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, wishing to give a secular reception chic and gloss. The price corresponds - from 30 to 100 thousand dollars per 1 kg.

Perhaps, having the opportunity to purchase all this, we would be tempted (at least) by a couple of points from the above list. And by combining some of them, you would get one of the most expensive dishes in the world. But you can cook delicious and original dishes even from simple products (absolutely not elite) but of good quality. And we are always happy to advise you on a suitable recipe!

P.S. : But I still want to try the "haute couture" chocolate ...

Extremely rare, difficult to grow, or only available in some regions of the world. You will probably never see them with your own eyes, and you can hardly afford to try them.

Here are our top 10 most expensive fruits in the world. Let's start at the end.

10th place - Buddha-shaped pears - 8.5 euros apiece

This is not a joke - the fruit resembles Buddha sitting in the lotus position. The pear follows the outline of the Buddha so much that you can distinguish the features of his face.

The fruit was patented by Hao Xianzhang, a Chinese farmer from Hebei Province. A legend has already arisen, which says that eating these pear fruits ensures immortality. The price is not so prohibitive if you take into account the benefits received :)

9th place - Sekai Ichi apples - 20 euros per piece

The name Sekai Ichi means "the best in the world." This is a pretty bold assumption. Apples of this variety have been grown in Japan for over 40 years. The diameter of the average fruit is 38 cm, so that the apples are much larger than their normal counterparts. They weigh about 900 grams. Newton would be very unlucky if such an apple fell on his head (although this is also a legend).

8th place - Citrus Dekopon - 75 euros for 6 pieces

There is no person who hasn't tasted oranges, however the Dekopon variety (grown since 1972) is a highlight.

Dekopon is a trademark used only for the finest citrus fruits. They differ in appearance from all others - a fruit the size of a tennis ball has a growth on the top. They are considered the most delicious and sweetest oranges in the world.

7th place - Senbikiya Queen Strawberries - 80 euros per pack (12 pieces)

Everyone knows what the perfect strawberry should look like - red all over, with dark green leaves and shiny skins. And this is exactly what each berry of this variety looks like.

If a berry does not meet strict aesthetic requirements, it is simply thrown away so as not to spoil the brand's image. In the package we get 12 gorgeous strawberries that are so beautiful that you can look at them for hours.

6th place - Square watermelons - 750 euros per piece

What country can produce something as ridiculous as a square watermelon? Of course this is Japan. Most of the products are sold overseas at a high price.

The square shape of the fruit is achieved by placing the berries in boxes during sprouting. One watermelon weighs about 6 kg. You can buy them at almost any store in Japan. Most people, however, do not eat them at all, but use them as decoration.

5th place - Pineapples from the Lost Garden of Heligan in Cornwall - 1,500 euros apiece

They are grown in one of the most famous botanical gardens in the UK. Pineapple cultivation is not popular in Europe, pineapples are grown only in the Azores, which belong to Portugal. Therefore, these pineapples are the only European pineapples. Their cultivation is time-consuming - it requires multiple replanting. However, people are willing to pay generously for these unique fruits - so far the most expensive fruit has been sold for $ 15,000.

4th place - Mango Taiyo no Tamago - 2,800 euros for two

Loosely translated, the name means “egg of the sun”. Japanese fruits were so named because of their shape. The company refuses to sell fruits that weigh less than 350g and do not contain enough sugar. Every year auctions of the first fruits harvested beat pricing records - while the highest price for two pieces is 2,800 euros.

3rd place - Ruby Roman grapes - 3,700 euros per bunch

Another Japanese variety. The most important feature of the variety is the large size of the berries in the bunch - on average, the size of a ping-pong ball. They can only be found in one region, Japan, and only started selling in 2008.

2nd place - Densuke watermelon - 5700 euros per unit

Again, a very rare variety from Japan - one fruit weighs about 11 kg, it has very dark skin. Its insanely high price is due to its uniqueness - watermelons can only be found in the region of the island of Hokkaido in Japan, where they are grown annually in the amount of 10,000 pieces.

Rich people love unique products, so during the auction for the first harvest, the price tags reach sky-high levels.

Winner of our top - Melon Yubari € 21,500 per pair

Melon is a fruit that can be either loved or hated. For gourmets, Yubari is the ultimate treat. The variety can only be found in the area of ​​the island of Hokkaido. Yubari is the result of crossing two very sweet melon varieties. In Japan, they buy them in order to give someone a gift, because they are just insanely expensive.

In fact, it turned out to be not an easy task for us to compile this rating, because food prices change from season to season. However, we tried it. Note that the order depends partly on price and partly on how rare the products are considered to be. So.

The name "oyster" is used for a number of different groups of shellfish that are found in sea and brackish waters around the world. Most molluscs with shells are capable of forming pearls, but their meat is inedible, only pearls have commercial value. Oysters are best eaten raw in their own juice with a slice of lemon.

Matsutake or "the king of Japanese mushrooms" is the only Japanese mushroom that grows only naturally on sandy soils in symbiosis with pine trees and cannot be cultivated in greenhouses. By the mid-1970s, their collection had dwindled to several hundred tons per year. The decrease in the number of fungi is associated with a sharp reduction in the area occupied by the local endemic, the red pine. Matsutake is considered one of the most expensive mushrooms in the world after truffles. For half a kilogram of matsutaka, you will have to pay more than $ 1000. Some varieties can cost more than 2 thousand dollars. Has a rich mushroom aroma.

Lobsters form a large family of marine crustaceans that bring in about $ 1.8 billion to the fishing industry every year. They are closely related to freshwater crayfish. They live on a rocky, sandy or muddy bottom, close to the coastline, usually singly in crevices or in burrows under rocks. Meat from under the shell, in the abdomen, legs, liver and caviar is used for food. They are used to prepare salads, aspic, croquettes, soufflés, mousses and soups.

Foie gras is the liver of a duck (foie gras de canard) or a goose (fois gras d'Oie). It is produced in a certain way called "gravage". It consists in force feeding the animals with grain through a tube inserted into the throat. As a result, their liver expands several times and contains more fat.

The structure of goose liver is very similar to butter, with a strong earthy aroma. Foie gras is usually eaten as a raw pâté, but there are many other recipes that reveal the full depth of flavor and aroma. It is interesting that this delicacy is prohibited for production and sale in Argentina, Great Britain, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Israel, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic and some states of the USA.

It has been known since ancient times that Fugu fish meat is deadly. And if it is cooked incorrectly, then eating it can lead to death (in Japan, many deaths have been recorded from the consumption of this delicacy). For example, in one piece the size of a match head, there is enough poison to kill a grown man.
In order to cook fish, a Japanese chef must go through a rigorous training and certification program, since the fish from which the dish is prepared contains a lethal dose of tetrodotoxin, the concentration of which must be reduced to acceptable levels during the cooking process.

Bird nests

Bird nests are produced by some of the swiftlet species found in the countries of Southeast Asia. These birds use their own saliva to build nests, which, due to its chemical composition, quickly hardens in air. Their nests are considered a delicacy in China, and are one of the most expensive animal products to be consumed by humans. Bird nests are usually served as a soup, sometimes as a dessert. When combined with water, the hard nests reach a gelatinous structure. The cost of this delicacy reaches $ 2,300 per kilogram.

Marbled beef is the meat of a black Wagyu cow. They are grown only in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, strictly in accordance with the rules and traditions. This breed of cow is genetically predisposed to intense marbling, and produces a higher percentage of oil, unsaturated fats than any other breed of cattle known in the world. Their meat is so tender that it can compete with foie gras.

Truffles are fruit tubers of underground mushrooms from the Ascomycete family. They have a smell similar to walnuts, which may be too harsh for some people and may even cause slight dizziness. The white truffle is the most expensive of the family. It grows under oak trees and some conifers.

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, represented by dried saffron stigmas. One flower gives only three stigmas, and to obtain a kilogram of spice, about 200 thousand flowers are required. It belongs to the typical components of Arab, Spanish and, in part, European cuisines, however, due to the high price, it is not included in the daily menu. It has pronounced coloring properties, sometimes it is used as a medicinal raw material.

Beluga caviar is the most expensive product in the world, its cost reaches $ 7,000 per kilogram. It is considered the most valuable among all the rest of sturgeon caviar. It has a dark gray color with a silvery tint, a strong odor and a delicate nutty flavor.

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Whatever you have to try in life, impressions of the rarest and most exclusive will be brightest for you. And even if something that is very expensive and exotic, you do not like the taste, smell or look, it will remain another tick on the list of rare pleasures of life. Luxury has many facets: some buy expensive houses, others indulge themselves in luxury cars, chic outfits, etc. And some 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 truffle. The cost of a kilogram of this delicacy can go up to 2000 euros, and sometimes even more. 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. Their uniqueness is that, in addition to veal, elk and pork, they include iron from deep-sea torch fish, as a result of which, even with moderate lighting, the dumplings emit a blue-green light and are absolutely edible and incredibly tasty. A serving of 8 dumplings will empty your wallet by $ 2,400, and a 16 by $ 4,400.

THE MOST EXPENSIVE TEA

The most expensive tea in the world is called Dahunpao, which means “Big reddish robe”. Get "Big reddish robe" from a leaf of only 6 bushes growing near the Tianxin monastery. The age of these unique shrubs is 350 years. Less than 500 grams of the famous tea is harvested every year, the price of the finished product reaches $ 685,000.

THE WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE MEAT

The most expensive meat is marbled beef. And - necessarily from the Japanese Wagiu cows. For centuries, these cows were bred only in Japan, treated with respect and fed only the finest herbs, and daily rubbed sake and watered beer. Tenderloin will cost you from $ 750 to $ 1000 per kilogram

THE WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE WALNUT

The most expensive nut in the world is macadamia. Once a staple food for the Australian aborigines, macadamia has now become a gourmet and highly nutritious treat. The cost of one kilogram of macadamia, even in its historical homeland, exceeds $ 30.

THE WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE CAVIAR

The most expensive caviar in the world is not black at all. And not even a rare gray. The most expensive is Almas, 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 stamen of a plant in the crocus family. To get half a kilogram of spice, you need 225,000 stamens. One kilogram of real saffron costs about $ 6,000.

THE MOST EXPENSIVE POTATO

The most expensive potato in the world is grown on the islet of Nurmuatie in the Atlantic Ocean. The fields where potatoes are grown are fertilized exclusively with seaweed. All planting and harvesting work is carried out only by hand. The 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 a pleasant taste lend exclusivity to this potato variety, a kilogram of which can be bought ... for 500 euros.

THE MOST EXPENSIVE OMMETER IN THE WORLD

The most expensive omelet in the world can be eaten at the restaurant of the Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York. It costs 1,000 dollars. 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 sevruga caviar.

MOST EXPENSIVE OIL

The most expensive oil in the world is argan. Argania 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. As you will see a goat on a tree, it means it is argania. The fruits are shaped like olives. One liter of oil requires as much as 30 kg. For 100 ml of such oil you will have to pay 250 cu.

THE MOST EXPENSIVE BREAD

The most expensive Bread in the world is Roquefort and Almond Sourdough Bread. It is for $ 25 that you can taste bread from Chef Paul Hollywood. The bread is made from the best A class flour, fermented with expensive French cheese * Roquefort * and high quality almonds. You can buy miracle bread only in boutiques in London, and it costs almost twenty times more than usual.

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, about 4,000 mice need to be milked. Mouse milk is used in medicine. Female mice synthesize in milk a human protein - lactoferrin, which is used in the production of unique pharmacological preparations. 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 gave the fermented milk product the first place of honor in the ranking of the most expensive cheeses in the world.

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 painter 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 gold of 25 carats. 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 Iceland's glaciers. 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. Chocopologie by Knipschildt will have to pay $ 2,600 per pound (453 grams).

THE MOST EXPENSIVE JUICE

The most expensive juice in the world - Noni is made from exotic fruits of the same name with many useful properties. The thick burgundy juice significantly improves well-being, relieves hypertension and stress caused by stress, and improves well-being. Noni fruits grow on trees of Morinda lemon-leaved, which are widespread in the South Pacific region. A box of juice (four one-liter bottles) starts at $ 200.