세계에서 가장 비싼 음식 13

세계에서 가장 비싼 음식 13

1. Pacific bluefin tuna Pacific bluefin tuna

           Tops the list of the most expensive foods in the world.

           The cost of 500 grams of this fish can be up to $ 5,000.

           A 270 kilogram Pacific bluefin tuna was sold in Tokyo in January 2020 for $ 1.8 million.
           Pacific bluefin tuna has a meaty texture and delicate flavor. However, it is endangered. This is due to over-fishing.

 

 

2. Caviar

        Sturgeon caviar is expensive as it has to be harvested by hand on fish farms.
        Sturgeon and beluga caviar from the Caspian Sea is considered the most expensive.

        Caviar Golden Almas from Iran is famous for its high cost and delicate, velvety taste.
        However, the most expensive caviar is Strottarga Bianco.

        It is obtained from the Siberian albino sturgeon and sprinkled with 22-card gold.

 

 

3. Wagyu

            More juicy and tender than regular meat, wagyu beef is known for its marbling and intense flavor.

            The word "wagyu" is translated as "Japanese cow". The best wagyu beef comes from Japan.
            The most expensive wagyu beef comes from Matsusaki in Mie Prefecture.

            The steaks in the photo below are made from a virgin cow.

            In 2002, one of these cows was sold on the market for $ 400,000.

 

 

4. Italian truffle

 

              No list of the most expensive food in the world is complete without truffles.

              The talk is not about chocolates, but about mushrooms.
              The French truffle is called the "black diamond", but the Italian truffle is even more expensive.

              This is a very popular delicacy, home to the Piedmont and Tuscany regions.
              To find truffles, locals use truffle pigs or expensive Lagotto Romagnolo dogs.

              Fresh Italian truffles cost between $ 6,000 and $ 10,000 per pound.
              Because they are so expensive, chefs rarely use them.

              Truffles are added to scrambled eggs or salads. Italian truffle oil is a versatile ingredient.

 

 

5. Black watermelon

              Densuke black watermelon is considered one of the most expensive food in the world.

              It is juicy and sweet. His homeland is the island of Hokkaido.
              Black watermelons need space and special care, which is why less than 100 thousand pieces enter the market every year.

              In view of this, densuke watermelons could be auctioned off for $ 6,000.
              In Japan, they are considered a valuable gift, for example, for a wedding.

 

 

6. Puffer Fish

                 In a Japanese restaurant, one serving of puffer can cost up to $ 470.

                 The fact is that this fish is deadly if not cooked properly.
                 Fugu contains the poison tetrodotoxin.

                 It can only be prepared by chefs who have completed three years of training.

 

 

7. Saffron

                Saffron, which can be purchased in bulk for $ 5,000 and retail for $ 10,000 (price per 500 grams), is considered

                the most expensive spice in the world.

                The reason is that it takes 75 thousand flowers to make 500 grams of saffron!
                Saffron blooms only one week a year. Harvesting is a rather laborious process.
                Saffron, which has a rich flavor, is used to make risotto, paella or marinade for fish.
                Saffron is good for your health. It relieves inflammation, improves mood, and eases PMS symptoms.

 

 

8. Jamon Iberico

 

                 You've probably heard of Prosciutto, Italian ham, but did you know that the most expensive ham in the world is

                 Iberico Jamon? Made from Iberian black pigs, this dry-cured ham is a real delicacy.
                 Iberian black pigs live in the wild and feed on acorns, or bellota in Spanish.

                 The full name of Jamon Iberico is spelled in Spanish as Jamón Iberico de Bellota.

                 Also known as Pata Negra, which means black leg, this ham gets a unique flavor thanks to the oleic acid found in acorns.
                 Jamon Iberico matures from 24 to 36 months. One ham will cost you $ 4,500.

                 The ham can be stored for up to one month after opening the vacuum package.

 

 

9. Matsutake

                Mushrooms Japanese matsutake mushrooms are considered the most expensive in the world: a pound costs 1000 dollars.                  They have a sweet, spicy taste.
                One of the reasons why they are so expensive is because the pine stem nematode is destroying their natural habitat.                        Matsutake mushroom is harvested only once a year.
                The annual harvest is less than 1000 tons.

                These mushrooms are best cooked with a minimum of seasoning so as not to overpower their special taste.

 

 

10. Vanilla

                 Surprisingly, a humble vanilla pod can be very expensive.

                 However, we are not talking about simple, but about Madagascar vanilla, in which the proportion of vanillin is

                 1-2 percent.
                 A pound of vanilla costs $ 600, and getting it is a very time consuming process.

                 Pollination is done by hand, and you need to be in time, since vanilla blooms only once a year.
                 Bad weather conditions in Madagascar have reduced the number of vanilla beans on the market and prices have

                 soared even higher.

 

 

11. Goose molluscs

                These crustaceans live on rocks and debris. They can only be found and collected during scuba diving or low tide.
                It is for this reason that they are considered one of the most expensive seafood in the world.

                Goose molluscs are found in Australia, Cape Verde, France, Spain and Morocco.

                The most valuable shellfish come from Galicia (Spain).
                Goose clams can cost up to $ 125 for about 500 grams.

                They have a salty taste that is best revealed when consumed with Vigne Verde wine.

 

 

12. Oysters

 

                     200 years ago, oysters were a cheap snack available to everyone.

                     However, overfishing has reduced the number of oysters, making them a luxury.
                     More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Romans first began to breed oysters.

                     Merchant and inventor Gai Sergiy Orata began cultivating oysters in artificial conditions in 97 BC!
                     Today, oysters are quite expensive and are usually served on a pillow of ice and eaten raw.

                     Coffin Bay Royal Oysters are considered one of the most expensive oysters in the world.

                     They grow 6-7 years old, weigh one kilogram and cost AU $ 100, which is about $ 77.

 

 

13. Cold-pressed olive oil Cold-pressed

                 Olive oil, which is made from unprocessed olives, is considered the healthiest vegetable oil.

                 It is high in antioxidants and healthy monounsaturated fats.
                 Positioned as the world's first luxury olive oil, / lambda / is a high quality cold-pressed olive oil native to Greece.

                 It has received many awards. It is produced by Speiron Co. from koroneika olives.
                 The olives are harvested by hand from some of the oldest olive trees in Greece and then cold pressed.

                 The oil is bottled and manually labeled. It has an incredible fruity aroma.
                 The oil is sold in a handmade leather pouch for $ 89 per 500 ml.