Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world by weight, requiring about 75,000 flowers for one pound.
Why it is true
It is harvested entirely by hand from the delicate threads of the Crocus sativus flower, making the labor-intensive process incredibly costly.
Source: Food Industry
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