Hop shoots are the most expensive vegetable in the world. These cone-shaped, green-coloured, edible tops of the hop plant can cost between Rs 85,000 & Rs 1 lakh.
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Hop shoots, also known as “asparagus shoots,” are considered a delicacy and are often served in upscale restaurants.
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Hop sprouts are a good source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Let us take a look at the other most expensive vegetables in the world.
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Also known as pine mushrooms, they are commonly used in Japanese cuisine. They are known for their unique aromatic and earthy flavour.
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Matsutake mushrooms
Derived from the plant Wasabia japonica, is a pungent and spicy root vegetable known for its use in Japanese cuisine.
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WASABI
This is a rare variety of the more common green asparagus and is known for its sweet and nutty flavour.
Purple Asparagus
This is a rare & highly prized variety of potato grown on the French island of Noirmoutier in the Atlantic Ocean. They are known for their exceptional flavour & delicate texture.
La Bonnotte potatoes
This variety of watermelon is grown exclusively in Hokkaido, Japan, & is known for its striking black skin & sweet, juicy flesh.
Densuke watermelon
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