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Wagyu beef is one of the costliest meats globally due to its rich marbling and tenderness. The price varies from $100 to $300 per pound depending on quality. –
Japanese delicacy Fugu, made from pufferfish, requires special preparation due to its toxins. It can be as expensive as $200 per plate. –
Rare all-black Ayam Cemani chickens from Indonesia can reach $10,000 each due to their scarcity and unique appearance. –
From Japan’s Hyogo prefecture, Kobe beef is prized for its marbling and tenderness. Strict regulations and grading make it costly, up to $300 per pound. –
The priciest caviar, Almas, comes from rare albino sturgeon fish in the Caspian Sea. Aged for 20 years, it costs up to $34,500 per kilogram. –
Found underground in Italy, white truffles are aromatic mushrooms. Prices range from $1,000 to $2,100 per pound based on the season. –
Saffron, a spice with unique flavor, comes from crocus flowers. Its labor-intensive harvesting process makes it costly, around $11 per gram.
Luxury melons from Japan, Yubari King melons are sweet and sold in pairs as gifts, costing up to $30,000. –
Indonesian Kopi Luwak coffee comes from beans eaten and excreted by civets. Due to the process, it’s pricey, around $600 per pound. –
Aroma-rich Matsutake mushrooms from Japan can cost $500 to $1,000 per pound depending on availability. –