10 Most Expensive Food in the World

10 of the Priciest Ingredients on the Planet
If price were no object, what would you put on your dream menu? Maybe something from this list of 10 of the most expensive foods in the world?

what causes high ingredient prices usually it comes down to scarcity some fruits and vegetables can only grow in very specific regions which makes the supplies limited others must be carefully cultivated to meet rigorous regulations in order to qualify among the best of the best great ingredients are the start of every amazing dish so it’s worthwhile to know what’s out there even at a high price point this list includes some of the most expensive Foods in the world but note that prices can vary a great deal from season to season in country to Country at number 10 Ruby Roman grapes when you ask yourself what are the most expensive Foods in the world it’s unlikely that grapes crossed your mind Ruby Roman grapes are a rare and exclusive variety of grapes that are only grown in Japan these round plump grapes have a deep red color and thick skin they are known for their large size with individual grapes often weighing up to 20 gram each Ruby Roman grapes are very sweet with a rich fruity flavor that is often compared to that of wine grapes they are exclusively grown in the Ishikawa prefecture of Japan on the west coast of honu Island they are carefully tended by farmers who limit the number of grapes per Vine to ensure the highest quality Ruby Roman grapes are handpicked when fully ripe then carefully packed and Shi to markets in Japan and around the world these grapes are priced by category with Superior bunches going for $90 to $140 and special Superior bunches costing between $180 and $450 the rarest of all the premium Ruby Roman grapes can go for $1,000 per bunch in number nine blue tuna blue Fint tuna is highly prized in Japan where it is a staple of sushi and sushimi it has a rich buttery flavor and tender texture it’s also popular in other countries particularly among Seafood enthusiasts and high-end restaurants this popularity has led to overfishing in the Atlantic Pacific and Indian oceans in is now an endangered species but fishing restrictions have helped the species to begin recovering over the past decade due to its popularity and fishing restrictions blue tuna is pricey a 212 kg blue tuna sold for $273,000 at auction in Tokyo in January 2023 that breaks down to $1,287 per kilo in a sushi restaurant single pieces of blue fin tuna could cost between $10 and $80 at escoffier Culinary Arts students May explore the topic of sustainability and responsible food sourcing with this education and supplemental experience graduates may be better prepared to look for delicious alternatives to ingredients like blue fin tuna and we have at number eight is dsuk watermelon dinuk watermelon also known as black watermelon is a rare and unique melon that is only grown on the island of Hokkaido in Northern Japan it is known for its distinct black rind crisp red flesh and exceptional sweetness their flavor is often described as having a hint of strawberry or honeydew melon these melons are grown in the volcanic soil of Hokkaido which is rich in minerals and nutrients they require a cool climate and plenty of water to thrive dinuk watermelons are handpicked when fully ripe then washed and packaged for shipment only 10,000 are grown each year which accounts for their exceptional price they usually go for around $250 but they have sold at auction for over $6,000 and at number seven aerico ham also known as Jamon aico is a cured ham that is produced in Spain and Portugal it has a complex nutty flavor with hints of acorns herbs and spices it’s served in thin slices and eaten on its own so the flavor can shine through this meat is made from the Iberian Pig a breed that is known for its unique flavor and texture these pigs are allowed to roam freely where they get plump on an acorn heavy diet after processing the meat is salted dried and aged for up to 3 years due to the time involved in making it a baricco ham can be quite pricey a single leg 13 to 17 lb can cost between $500 and $4,500 at number six Kobe luak coffee has a highly unusual origin it’s made from coffee beans that have been eaten and excreted by Asian pal civits a type of wild cat-like animal native to Indonesia inside the civits digestive tract the beans are fermented and partially broken down the coffee is then harvested from the feces of the civit washed thoroughly and roasted the coffee is said to have a rich smooth flavor with hints of chocolate and caramel copy luak coffee is one of the most expensive coffees in the world due to the labor intensive process of collecting the beans in their limited Supply a pound of these beans when harvested in the wild can go for $600 and a cup could run you $100 making it the most expensive in the world there are concerns about this popular coffee having a detrimental effect on the civit population some people capture civits and keep them in poor conditions to mass-produce the beans as naturally solitary animals civits don’t thrive on farms so make sure to only get yours from ethical sources and we have it number five matsutake mushrooms matsutake mushrooms are highly prized in Japanese Cuisine and are one of the most expensive types of mushrooms in the world they have a strong earthy Aroma and a firm meaty texture they are harvested in the fall and can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes such as soups stews and rice dishes these large mushrooms are native to Japan but can also be found in parts of China Korea in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States like truffles they cannot be reliably grown instead they are foraged from among the roots of red pine trees unfortunately a type of round worm has been damaging the pine trees that the mushrooms need to grow as a result the harvests of these mushrooms have dropped precipitously over the past seven decades which has led the price to Skyrocket these special mushrooms can cost as much as $1,000 per pound a mushroom this rare should be the focus of the dish in escoffier’s plant-based culinary arts programs students can explore how to make vegetables fruits and Grains the star of the show number four saffron saffron is a spice made of the dried stigma of the saffron crocus flower it has a unique flavor and Aroma that is often described as floral honey-like and slightly bitter it’s grown primarily in Iran and it’s a common ingredient in Iranian Moroccan and Indian dishes you’ll find it in risotto paa and booya Bas recipes saffron is the most expensive spice in the world by weight due to the labor intensive process of harvesting the stigma each crocus flour only makes three strands of saffron and they must be removed one at a time using tweezers as of 2023 saffron retails between $10 and $20 per gram if it’s less than $10 per gram it’s probably a fake like corn silk threads or safflower these fakes usually aren’t harmful but they won’t provide the flavor you’re after either while it’s very expensive PR gram a little goes a long way an education in the culinary arts from AUST escoffier school of culinary arts may help cooks and chefs to develop their pallets so they’re not overusing pricey spices like saffron at number three Beluga caviar caviar is a luxury food that is made from the row or eggs of sturgeon fish caviar is usually served as an appetizer typically on toast points or bleenies and is often accompanied by sour cream chives and lemon the most expensive type of caviar is Beluga caviar which comes from the beluga sturgeon this large fish often weighs nearly 600 lb but the largest ever recorded weight in at 3,463 lb the popular ity of Beluga caviar is an unfortunate development for sturgeon populations the species has been wildly overfished leading to its listing as a critically endangered species this has caused caviar prices to soar and in the United States Beluga caviar Imports are banned due to the threat of beluga Extinction but if you’re cuckoo for caviar you can get us- raised Beluga caviar from sturgeon aquafarms in Northern Florida it will run you $830 for 28 gram around an ounce from their retail Market and at number two white truffles white truffles also known as Alba truffles are one of the most expensive types of truffles in the world truffles are the edible spores of a type of underground fungus the white variety has a strong earthy flavor with notes of Oak and garlic they are often shaved on top of a finished dish like pasta risotto or eggs white truffles are primarily found in the pedmont region of Italy as well as in parts of Croatia and Slovenia but why are they expensive because of how they grow the Truffle fungi require a special relationship with tree roots in order to grow the fungi help the trees to gather water and minerals and the tree feeds the Truffle with sugars truffles also rely on Forest creatures to eat them and spread their spores for propagation this special codependent relationship is very hard to recreate in the wild making truffles mostly foraged rather than cultivated this is why they’re so rare and therefore so expensive a single ounce of white truffles could go for over2 200 50 and at number one is the Kobe beef Kobe is a special type of beef that comes from wagu cattle to qualify as Kobe the cattle must be born raised and processed within Japan’s hyogo prefecture in Western Japan the cattle are FedEd Dietrich in grains which adds to their higher fat content and tender texture the resulting meat must have both a high marbling rating and meat quality rating to get the Kobe designation these standards are so strict that only 3,000 to 4,000 head of Kobe cattle come to Market each year in the United States Kobe beef can cost $25 to $50 per ounce and more at restaurants at Kat Miami for example a single ounce of Kobe beef will cost $76 with a protein this pricey its preparation is best left to train culinary professionals and there you go our top 10 expensive food for today if you had like this kind of video kindly hit the Subscribe button and hit the bell for more update thank you for watching