The world's most expensive foods - The world's most expensive foods

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White truffle - Native to the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, this fungus is an expensive delicacy. In 2007, a Macau casino owner paid US$330,000 for a 1.5 kg truffle.

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Oysters - You can find decently priced oysters in some parts of the world, but they're still quite pricey.

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Saffron -

Also known as 'red gold,' saffron is the world's most expensive spice. It takes thousands of flowers just to create 1 kg of saffron.

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Jeong Hong-Yongto's Christmas cake -

It took a month for pastry chef Jeong Hong-Yongto to create a fruitcake containing 223 diamonds. The cake is on display in Tokyo and priced at US$1.7 million.

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La Bonnotte potatoes - These potatoes get their unique flavor from the seaweed in the soil they're grown in and from the climate of Noirmoutier Island in France. The price? Around US$860 per kilogram.

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Snow crab - On November 7, 2019, a snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for 5 million yen (US$46,000).

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Wagyu beef - There's a reason why this Japanese beef is so delicious. Cows are treated really, really well. A special diet, daily massages, and brushing result in high-quality beef. Expect to pay around US$50 for 100 grams.

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Foie gras - This expensive pate is made from fattened duck or goose liver. The animals are force-fed, which has led to the product being banned in some countries. Expect to pay around US$50 per kilogram.

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Iberico ham - This cured ham is only produced in Spain and Portugal. As of March 20, 2016, the Guinness World Record for the most expensive leg of ham was €4,100 (about US$4,500).

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Almas Caviar - This rare and expensive beluga caviar has been sold at a whopping US$34,500 per kilogram.

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Black Diamond ice cream - Scoopi Cafe in Dubai sells the world's most expensive ice cream. US$817 will buy you Madagascar vanilla ice cream topped with truffles, saffron, and gold flakes. Plus, it's served in a Versace bowl!

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Louis XIII pizza - But the world's most expensive pizza was created by Renato Viola. It had the most exquisite ingredients, including three different types of caviar. And the price tag? US$12,000.

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Thanksgiving at Old Homestead Steakhouse - You can eat what is probably America's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner at the Old Homestead Steakhouse in New York City. Expect to pay US$76,000.

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Fence Gate Inn meat pie - You can buy a slice of this pie for around US$1,781 at the Fence Gate Inn in Lancashire, UK. Wagyu beef, matsutake mushrooms, and black truffles are just some of the ingredients.

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Bluefin tuna - This can cost anywhere from US$20 to $200, depending where the fish is from. In 2009, a bluefin tuna was auctioned off at a Tokyo market for $3 million.

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Densuke watermelon - The Japanese have a taste for expensive food. One of these was once sold at auction for US$6,100.

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Vanilla - Contrary to cheaper imitations, real vanilla from Madagascar is expensive, at over US$500 per kilogram.

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Matsutake mushrooms - Expect to pay between US$1,000 and  $2,000 for half a kilogram of this delicacy.

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Yubari King melons - These Japanese melons can cost around US$200 each, but in May 2019, two melons were sold at auction for over US$45,000!

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Le Burger Extravagant - US$295: this is how much you'd pay for a Wagyu beef burger topped with extravagant ingredients such as black truffles and caviar. You can also find these at New York's Serendipity 3.

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Kopi Luwak coffee - A kilogram of this coffee will set you back around US$700. Coffee beans are eaten and then defecated by the Asian palm civet or civet cat, and the digestion process apparently gives the coffee beans a distinctive flavor. We bet!

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Bird's nest soup -

These are made with swiftlet nests. They're essentially made of solidified bird saliva. The price tag? Around US$30 to $100 for a bowl of soup.

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Moose cheese - Made from moose milk, this Swedish delicacy can set you back as much as US$1,000 per kilogram.

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Quintessential Grilled Cheese - Serendipity 3 in New York City serves a very special grilled cheese sandwich. Bread soaked in champagne, rare Italian cheese, and gold flakes push the price up to US$214.

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Pizza Royal 007 - Domenico Crolla created one of the world's most expensive pizzas, which was sold for US$4,200. From lobster marinated in cognac, to Dom Perignon soaked caviar, this pizza is truly extravagant.

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Grand Velas Los Cabos taco - How much for a taco with Kobe beef, Almas Beluga caviar, black truffle, and a gold-infused tortilla? US$25,000. You can try one at Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort in Mexico.

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Marc Guilbert's chocolate dessert - In 2011, chef Marc Guilbert served a truly extravagant chocolate dessert at a hotel in the UK. It was sold at £22,000 (around US$28,201).

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Tullibardine Whiskey (1952) -

Only one barrel was created in 1952, which means that only 70 bottles of these were made. The price for this rare whiskey? US$41,000.

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Acqua Di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani -

The world's most expensive bottle of water can be yours for US$60,000. It's covered in 24-karat gold, and its design is truly remarkable.

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