World’s Most Expensive Foods
Saffron
The world’s costliest spice, hand-harvested from crocus flowers. It takes 75,000 flowers to make just one pound!
Caviar
Salt-cured fish eggs from sturgeon—especially Beluga—are gourmet gold. A few spoons can cost hundreds of dollars.
Oysters
Once peasant food, now a prized luxury seafood served fresh. Known for their briny flavor and high price per piece.
White Truffle
Rare fungi found in Italy and incredibly difficult to harvest. Sold for thousands per pound due to its intense aroma.
Iberico Ham
Cured from free-range, acorn-fed pigs in Spain. Aged for years and sliced paper-thin for premium flavor.
Wagyu Beef
Richly marbled Japanese beef is known for its tenderness and buttery texture. Some cuts sell for hundreds per kilo.
Kopi Luwak Coffee
Coffee beans digested and excreted by civet cats—yes, really. Exotic and extremely pricey per cup.
Foie Gras
A delicacy made from duck or goose liver with a smooth, rich taste. Controversial but cherished in gourmet cuisine.