White truffles
White truffles are called “diamonds” because of their rarity. They are pale yellow, light brown or beige in color with beautiful veins.
White truffles are sold on the market from October to December every year, with extremely low production, about 3 tons worldwide. This is the rarest, most precious and most expensive type of truffle among mushrooms.
White truffles are only found in the Piedmont region of Italy, most famously in the towns of Alba and Asti. White truffles are also found in Umbria.
Every November, the Alba region holds an international white truffle auction to select the "king of truffles", and of course, these truffles are extremely expensive.
Black truffles
Black truffles are recognized worldwide as a gourmet delicacy. Together with foie gras and caviar, this trio is considered a “folk delicacy”. Every autumn and winter, people eagerly hunt for black truffles.
This mushroom is not very colorful but has a very delicate, irresistible aroma. Its rarity and high price make it known as the “diamond of the kitchen”.
La Bonnotte Potatoes
This is certainly the most expensive potato in the world, an innovation of French agriculture in 1994.
Due to its climatic, soil and other requirements, La Bonnotte is a rare potato variety, with an annual yield of less than 100 tons.
Because potatoes are so soft that any tool can damage them, they can only be harvested by hand.
The price of this type of potato can be up to 700 USD/kg (16 million VND). But because of its delicate and sweet taste, many gourmets say it is a delicacy worth the money.
Matsutake Mushrooms
Like truffles, the birth of each matsutake mushroom is a miracle of nature. Matsutake only grows in unpolluted primeval forests, and currently cannot be cultivated artificially in the world.
The growth process of matsutake mushrooms is extremely slow, usually lasting 5-6 years, but their lifespan is extremely short.
Normally, it only takes 7 days for the mushroom fruiting body to mature. After 48 hours, the mushroom fruiting body will age and lose all its nutrients. Therefore, it is very difficult to harvest and preserve, so it is extremely valuable.
In Japan, matsutake mushrooms are considered sacred mushrooms. It could be said that matsutake are to the Japanese what truffles are to the French.
The nutritional value of matsutake is very high, and the most impressive thing is that it contains an anti-cancer substance. The Japanese eat matsutake mushrooms as an anti-cancer food, so this precious mushroom is increasingly sought after by many people.
White Asparagus
There are three varieties of asparagus green, purple and white and the difference in colour is due to the cultivation method. Green and purple asparagus grow above ground where they receive some sunlight.
White asparagus grows buried in the soil. This is why green and purple asparagus have a rich flavor, while white asparagus has a more delicate flavor.
White asparagus is considered the most delicious vegetable in Europe. The Germans call it “white gold”. King Louis XIV of France was a big fan.
Just one dish with white asparagus as a side dish, although sold for 90 euros (2.3 million VND) at a 3-star Michelin restaurant in Europe, still had people lining up to pay.
European royalty is very fond of white asparagus, which also shows the nobility of this vegetable. Germans call white asparagus a royal meal.
Its appeal lies not only in its delicious, fresh, and soft taste, but also because it is rich in protein, carbohydrates, multivitamins, and many types of amino acids, and is known as the “king of vegetables” and “white gold”.
Tanbu Taro
Tanbu Taro is a specialty of Wengang Village, Tanbu Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China. The taro produced in Wengang Village is very special, when cutting the taro, you can see the taro flesh has strange red veins.
The topsoil of Wengang Village contains high levels of phosphorus and potassium, so the Tanbu taro grown here is large in size.
Legend has it that Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty once ate taro stewed pork while traveling and praised it highly. After returning to the capital, he ordered that this type of taro be paid as an annual tribute. Since then, Tanbu taro has become very famous.
On December 26, 2012, a Tanbu taro festival took place. A 5.85kg taro was auctioned for 10,000 yuan (34 million VND), making it the most expensive taro in the world.
Pink lettuce
Lettuce is usually green in color, but few people know that it also has a pink variety called Radicchio del Veneto.
Its unique color is something many people have probably never seen before, so it feels less like a vegetable and more like a flower.
This pink chicory is known to grow mainly in the Veneto region of Italy. The reason it has this special color is because it is grown in an environment without photosynthesis.
Currently, this type of lettuce is only found abroad and is not yet popular. Dishes made from it are very attractive, making diners reluctant to eat them.
(According to Sohu)
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