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The most expensive vegetable in the world is hop shoots.

Why it is true

Hop shoots are the most expensive vegetable in the world, with a price that can exceed 1,000 euros per kilogram. They are harvested by hand during only a few weeks in spring and have a delicate, bitter flavour.

Source: FAO

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