Food

Discover why the ancient Buddha's Hand citron, with its prayer-like shape and fingered segments, comes with such a high price tag.

Japan’s white flower shiitake mushrooms, with their distinctive cracked caps and strong flavor, are challenging to grow commercially. Their fragility, especially to rain, makes forest-grown shiitakes costly due to the difficult cultivation process. Here's why they're so expensive.

Gamtae, one of South Korea's rarest seaweeds traditionally harvested in the Seosan region, has become a favorite among Michelin-starred chefs globally, but its unpredictable harvests and rising prices make it a challenging and costly ingredient to cultivate commercially.

In this article, we explore the renowned Miyazaki mangoes from Kyushu, Japan, known as "Taiyo no Tamago" or "Egg of the Sun," celebrated for their luxurious bright golden color, rich juicy flavor, and exceptional quality.

Kanzuri is a traditional spicy fermented chili paste, exclusively crafted by the Kanzuri family in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture. This artisanal condiment, unique to the snowy region, is recognized as a luxury product. Explore how Kanzuri is made and why it's considered a premium condiment.

Colatura di Alici is a distinguished product with ancient roots, meticulously crafted in Cetara, a village on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Its production, refined over centuries, adheres closely to time-honored traditional methods. Discover why this treasured Anchovy sauce is so valued and expensive.