10 Most Expensive Food Items In The World

Producer: Shreeja Bhattacharya

With prices exceeding $5,000 per pound, Saffron threads are labor-intensive to harvest.

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A kilogram of this rare Almas Caviar from Iranian beluga sturgeon can cost $25,000.

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White Truffles are rare fungi that can fetch over $3,000 per pound due to their scarcity.

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Kopi Luwak Coffee is fermented by civet cats, it can cost up to $700 per pound.

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Matsutake Mushrooms are a prized Japanese delicacy, these mushrooms can go for $1,000 per pound.

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History has it that Yubari King Melons, a type of Japanese cantaloupes were once sold for $29,000.

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Reports show that Bluefin Tuna was sold for over $3 million at a Tokyo fish market.

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Exceptional Wagyu steaks can cost hundreds of dollars for a small portion.

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Edible bird's nests from swiftlet saliva can reach to up to $4,500 per pound.

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Ruby Roman Grapes are extremely sweet in taste and the price can reach to $10,000 at times.

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