Common Foods Once Fit for Royals
By Radiocity Team
Published Jul 18, 2025
Potatoes Were Once Rare Delights
Introduced from South America, potatoes were once reserved for European royalty and considered exotic.
Pineapples Symbolized Power
In the 1700s, pineapples were so rare in Europe that kings rented them just to display at feasts.
Salt Was a Sign of Nobility
Salt was so valuable in ancient times it was often called “white gold” and used as currency for royalty.
Sugar Was a Royal Treasure
Sugar was once so rare it was served only at royal courts and used to craft sculptures for noble banquets.
Chocolate Was for Emperors
The Mayans and Aztecs served chocolate drinks to their rulers—it was considered divine and sacred.
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Rice Was a Forbidden Luxury
In ancient Japan, rice was a symbol of wealth and used as tax—commoners couldn’t afford to eat it daily.
Tea Was an Aristocratic Ritual
In 17th-century Britain and China, tea was so expensive only royalty and upper-class society could enjoy it.
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