The World’s Most Expensive Foods

Some foods are so rare and unique that their price tags shock the world.

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Earth’s hidden delicacy, selling for nearly $3,000 a pound due to rarity and intense aroma.

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Known as “red gold,” saffron costs more than gold per gram because harvesting requires thousands of flowers.

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A single giant tuna once fetched $3 million at auction, making sushi an extravagant luxury.

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Brewed from beans digested by civet cats, this rare coffee costs around $600 per pound.

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From cakes to ice cream, luxury chefs use edible gold to add sparkle to high-end treats.

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One of the rarest caviars in the world, sold in 24-karat gold tins at sky-high prices.

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These delicacies symbolize wealth, status, and culture turning dining into an experience of pure indulgence.

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