Food is a basic human need, but different foods have different **, and some foods can even be sold at sky-high prices, which discourages ordinary people. So, what are the most expensive ingredients in the world?Why are they so expensive?What special taste and nutritional value do they have?These questions may arouse the curiosity of a lot of people. According to the information on the Internet, we have counted the 10 most expensive ingredients in the world for you, of which China occupies 2 seats, how many have you eaten?
The quality of ingredients is affected by many factors, such as yield, quality, rarity, demand, processing difficulty, transportation costs, etc. Generally speaking, ingredients with low yield, high quality, high rarity, high demand, difficult processing, and high transportation costs will be relatively high. Of course, there are also some ingredients that are affected by factors such as culture, history, region, and fashion, such as some ingredients that are considered to have special effects or symbolic meanings, or some ingredients that are respected by celebrity chefs or celebrities, will also be elevated. Below, let's take a look at the 10 most expensive ingredients, what they are, how much they are, what their characteristics are, and what they are.
10th place: Caviar.
Caviar is a food made from fish eggs, which is considered a luxury delicacy, and is known as the "Three Great Treasures of the West" along with foie gras and truffles. The caviar varies according to the type of fish, the size of the eggs, the color, the freshness and other factors, in general, the caviar of the sturgeon is the most expensive, especially the caviar of the white sturgeon, known as the "white diamond", which can be as high as 3 per kilogram$50,000. The main production areas of caviar are the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea, the Baltic Sea, etc., the most famous of which are Iran, Russia, France, and other countries. Caviar is rich in protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and is believed to have the effects of nourishing, beautifying and prolonging life.
9th place: Oysters.
Oysters are an aquatic shellfish, a popular seafood and an expensive ingredient. The ** of oysters varies according to the variety, origin, season, size and other factors, generally speaking, oysters in France, Australia, Japan and other countries are more expensive, and one can reach 5 to 10 US dollars. The main production areas of oysters are at the junction of sea water or brackish water, the most famous of which are copper oysters in France, stone oysters in Australia, oysters in Japan, etc. Oysters are delicious and tender, rich in protein, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and other nutrients, and are believed to have blood-replenishing, aphrodisiac and anti-aging effects.
No. 8: Matsutake mushroom.
Matsutake mushroom is a precious edible mushroom, a high-end ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and one of China's specialties. Matsutake mushrooms vary according to quality, origin, season and other factors, generally speaking, Japanese matsutake mushrooms are more expensive, and one kilogram of matsutake mushrooms can reach $1,000. The main production areas of matsutake are Japan, China, South Korea, the United States, Canada, Finland, Sweden and other countries, the most famous of which are Matsushima matsutake in Japan and Sichuan matsutake in China. Matsutake mushrooms are rich in protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and are believed to have the effects of boosting immunity, fighting cancer, and lowering blood pressure.
7th place: Foie gras.
Foie gras is a food made from the liver of a goose, which is a representative ingredient in French cuisine, but it is also an expensive ingredient. Foie gras varies according to factors such as quality, origin, and processing methods, and generally speaking, foie gras in France is more expensive, and a kilogram of foie gras can reach $1,000. The main production areas of foie gras are France, Hungary, Israel and other countries, the most famous of which are Périgord foie gras in France, Tokaj foie gras in Hungary, etc. Foie gras has a mellow flavor and delicate texture, and is rich in fat, protein, vitamin A, iron and other nutrients, and is believed to have nourishing, beautifying, and anti-aging effects.
No. 6: Wagyu beef.
Wagyu refers to the four varieties of Japanese edible cattle: Kuroge Watane, Red Wagyu Wagyu, Hornless Wadane, and Japanese Shorthorn Watane, which is a famous beef and an expensive ingredient. Wagyu cattle vary according to factors such as breed, origin, grade, etc., generally speaking, Japanese Wagyu cattle are more expensive, and a kilogram of Wagyu can reach $1,000. The main source of Wagyu beef is Japan, the most famous of which are Kobe beef, Matsusaka beef, Yonezawa beef, etc. Wagyu beef is delicious, tender, evenly fat, rich in protein, fat, amino acids and other nutrients, and is believed to have the effect of replenishing qi and blood, strengthening muscles and bones, and strengthening physical fitness.
5th place: Iberli.
Iberian ham refers to the hind leg of the Iberian pig from Spain and Portugal, which has been dried and matured for a long time to make a type of ham, which is a famous ham and an expensive ingredient. The ** of Iberian ham varies according to the variety, origin, maturation time and other factors, generally speaking, the Spanish Iberian ham is more expensive, and one kilogram of ** can reach 1000 US dollars. The main production areas of Iberian ham are the Iberian Peninsula in Spain and Portugal, the most famous of which are Belotta ham in Spain, Arantejo ham in Portugal, etc. Iberian ham is rich in protein, fat, amino acids and other nutrients, and is believed to have nourishing, antioxidant and blood pressure-lowering effects.
4th place: abalone.
Abalone, an aquatic shellfish, is a popular seafood and an expensive ingredient. The ** of abalone varies according to the variety, origin, size and other factors, generally speaking, abalone in Australia is more expensive, and one kilogram of ** can reach 2000 US dollars. The main production areas of abalone are Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, China and other countries, the most famous of which are Australian green abalone, New Zealand black abalone, South African white abalone, Japanese real abalone, Chinese abalone, etc. Abalone is delicious, tough and nutritious, rich in protein, calcium, iron, zinc, iodine and other nutrients, and is believed to have the effect of nourishing the kidney, nourishing the skin and enhancing immunity.
3rd place: Cod roe.
Cod roe is a food made from the eggs of cod, a precious delicacy and an expensive ingredient. Cod roe varies according to factors such as quality, origin, processing method, etc., generally speaking, Norwegian cod roe is more expensive, and one kilogram can reach $3,000. The main production areas of cod roe are Northern Europe, North America, Russia and other places, the most famous of which are Scarren cod roe in Norway, Alaska cod roe in the United States, and Karagachi cod roe in Russia. Cod roe is rich in protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and is believed to have the effects of replenishing qi and blood, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, and anti-aging.
No. 2: Shark fin.
Shark fin is a food made from the fins of sharks, a traditional Chinese delicacy and an expensive ingredient. The ** of shark fin varies according to the variety, origin, processing method and other factors, generally speaking, the shark fin of the great white shark is more expensive, and one kilogram of ** can reach 5,000 US dollars. The main production areas of shark fin are the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, etc., the most famous of which are shark fins of great white sharks, shark fins of tiger sharks, shark fins of whale sharks, etc. Shark fin has a light taste, tough flesh, rich in nutrients, rich in protein, collagen, chondroitin sulfate and other nutrients, and is believed to have the effect of replenishing qi and blood, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, and strengthening muscles and bones.
1st place: eggs.
Eggs refer to the eggs of chickens, which are a common food and an expensive ingredient. You may wonder how eggs can be the most expensive ingredientActually, this is not an ordinary egg, but a special kind of egg called "gold leaf egg". Gold leaf eggs are eggs wrapped in gold leaf made of 24k pure gold, which is an extremely luxurious food, and one ** can reach 1000 US dollars. The main production area of gold leaf eggs is the United Kingdom, which is specially made by a company called "Gold Leaf Egg Company", and only 1,000 pieces are produced every year, ** to the rich and famous people around the world. The taste of gold leaf eggs is no different from that of ordinary eggs, but it is rich in gold and is believed to have beauty, anti-aging, and immunity-boosting effects.
The ** of these ingredients reflects people's needs and values. On the one hand, people's demand for food is not only to fill their stomachs, but also to enjoy delicious food, satisfy their appetites, and pursue a high-quality life. On the other hand, people's value for food is not only to obtain nutrition, but to show identity, status, personality, and noble taste. The ** of these ingredients also reflects people's psychology and behavior. On the one hand, people's psychology of food is affected by factors such as scarcity, novelty, and sociality. On the other hand, people's behavior towards food is affected by factors such as income, preference, and emotion, and the more rich, liking, and happy people are, the more willing they are to spend money to try and enjoy these foods.