FX.co ★ Seven most exotic and expensive food

Black watermelon, Densuke

Watermelon Densuke is one of the most famous Japanese delicacies. It grows only on the island of Hokkaido. Its cost reaches $6,000 apiece. Densuke was sold at such price in 2008. In 2014, the black watermelon was purchased for $3,500 apiece.

Bluefin tuna

This fish is considered one of the largest on the planet and the most expensive. Its price advances to $8,100 per 1 kg. In December 2012, a world record was set: bluefin tuna weighing 222 kg was bought at the Tokyo auction by the owner of Kiyomura restaurant chain for $1.8 million.

Yubari King

Royal melon Yubari is grown on Hokkaido island in Japan. It is a hybrid of two varieties of musk melons – Earl's Favorite and Burpee. The price of Yubari melons can reach $24,600 per two fruit. Two melons were sold at this price last spring. The Japanese believe that this is a special fruit as it has a unique aroma and taste, perfectly round shape and delicate orange flesh. The unusual pattern on its peel resembles ancient porcelain vases, they say proudly. This melon can only be grown in the volcanic ash of the Yubari region that significantly increases demand.

Almas Caviar

The Albino Beluga is a species of a rare fish harvested for Almas Caviar. Its price can go up to €10,000 per 1 kg. A jar of such caviar called Almas is worth near €100 per 10 g. The product is in big demand. The high cost of the delicacy is due to the fact that the Beluga is on the Red List and therefore it can be caught in limited number. A female species reaches its puberty at the age of 27. Thus, gourmets should wait quite a long period of time before they get a chance to savor this delicious meal.

Matsutake Mushrooms

In the Japanese language, the name of this delicacy means "pine mushroom". It grows only in the wild. Matsutake mushroom is very difficult to find. The cost of this exotic mushroom reaches $1000 per 1 pound.

White truffle

White truffle is the most expensive mushroom in the world. It grows only in some regions of France, Italy, and Croatia. These mushrooms are usually located on the roots of oaks and beeches. Therefore, it is not an easy task to find one. The delicacy has a nutty earthy taste. According to the National Center for the Study of Truffles in Italy, in 2012 white truffle was estimated at €500 per 1 kg, in 2013 at €350, and in 2014 at €220 because of the high harvest. The cost of white truffle can amount to $32,000 per 1 kg. In 2014, a record price was set: the largest white truffle weighing 1.89 kg was worth $61,000.

Da Hong Pao

Chinese tea Da Hong Pao is number one among the varieties of tea. Its name translates as "Big Red Robe" thanks to the visual shape of tea leaves. Remarkably, tea leaves are collected once a year from the 1st to the 15th of May. The cost of an exotic drink can total $700,000 per 1 kg. Da Hong Pao grows only in Fujian province. Experts believe that the age of the tea bushes exceeds 350 years. The unique taste of Da Hong Pao is a delicate combination of old wine and exotic fruits.