The 10 Rareest Foods in the World

There are foods of unmatched beauty in the world that few people have tasted before. These are the rarest foods in the world. Knowing that these foods really exist makes the appetite a little more whetted.

1. Black truffles

Black Truffle (Tuber melanosporum) is a fungus that grows naturally underground in oak forests of Europe and North America. They are known for their rich, earthy flavor, but they can be difficult to find fresh. Once you do track them down, store them at room temperature until ready to use.

2. Blood Oranges

Blood oranges are a cross between a tangerine and a regular orange. Their juice contains high levels of vitamin C and other antioxidants. The flesh of blood oranges has a deep red color and sweet-and-sour taste.

3. Yuzu

Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit that looks like a small, round grapefruit. It’s tart and tangy flavor is perfect for adding zing to desserts, salads, and drinks. Yuzu originated in China and was brought over to Japan where it was cultivated extensively. Today yuzu is grown in California, Florida, and elsewhere in the United States.

4. Saffron

Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. Its price can range from $20,000 to over $100,000 per pound. This spice is native to Iran and has been used since ancient times. There are two saffron crocus flowers that produce the spice. They require lengthy harvesting processes to obtain their precious stigmas. Only 2-4% of the total weight of the flower is saffron.

5. Quinoa

Quinoa is a grain like seed that is related to spinach, beet greens, and chard. It was originally grown in South America for food but now people eat it as a side dish due to its high protein content. In addition, quinoa contains about 8 times more protein than rice and twice as much as wheat!

6. Asafetida

Asafetida comes from the sap of giant fennel plants. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows well in tropical climates. Though it may look ugly, it is considered to have medicinal benefits. One of the reasons why this product is so valuable is because it is valued in many Asian countries for its use in cooking.

7. Asparagus

Asparagus is a vegetable that belongs to the lily family, and it’s native to Europe and Asia. It is considered a vegetable, but some consider it a fruit due to its small size and green color. It tastes similar to celery, although it has a milder and sweeter flavor. There are two different varieties - white and purple. The purple variety is sweet while the white variety is not. Asparagus is rich in fiber, folic acid, and other antioxidants.

8. White Truffle

Truffles are fungi that have been cultivated since ancient times. They are prized for their unique flavor and aroma. In fact, they are considered some of the best food in the world. There are many different types of truffles but only two are edible: white truffle (Tuber magnatum) and black truffle (Tuber melanosporum).

9. Caviar

This is a type of fish that has been raised in captivity for many years. They are fed a diet of small fish, shrimp, and other seafood. This diet is high in protein and low in fat. When they reach maturity, caviar is harvested from their eggs.

10. Kopi Luwak coffee

The Kopi Luwak coffee is a coffee that was produced from beans harvested from the excrement of civet cats. Civets are Indonesian fruit-eating mammals that live in trees and eat fruits, seeds, flowers, leaves, and even insects. They do not harm animals but they can cause damage to crops. Farmers have been known to poison these civets with cyanide in order to get rid of them. This practice has caused the extinction of many species of civet cat.

In Indonesia, farmers sell their coffee beans at markets where people can buy them and roast them themselves. The price of this coffee ranges from $10 to $50 per pound.