Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, measured by weight.
Why it is true
Saffron is extracted by hand from the stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower. About 150,000 flowers are needed to produce one kilogram of saffron. That is why the price can exceed 10,000 euros per kilogram, more expensive than gold.
Source: Smithsonian
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