Ice cream, without a doubt, holds a special place among our favourite summer treats. The mere taste of this sweet indulgence has the power to refresh our senses. While the market offers a wide range of delectable ice cream flavours, from Belgian chocolate to bubblegum, can you fathom paying more than Rs. 5 lakhs for a single scoop of ice cream?
It may seem unbelievable, but 'Byakuya', is a flavour of ice cream created by the Japanese brand Cellato, and has been honoured with the title of the most expensive ice cream according to the Guinness World Records. Take a look at the video:
"Most expensive ice cream made by OMER in Japan," read the caption to the video by Guinness World Records. This extraordinary ice cream creation incorporates extravagant ingredients such as edible gold leaf, white truffles, and natural cheeses. The white truffles used in this ice cream are cultivated in Alba, Italy, and boast a staggering price tag of 2 million yen (approximately Rs 12 lakh) per kilogram.
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and sake lees, which are remnants from sake production, are among the other lavish components employed in this luxurious treat. Surpassing all expectations, this exceptional ice cream claims the title of the most expensive, with a jaw-dropping price of 873,400 yen, or $6,696, equivalent to around Rs. 5.54 lakh.
According to Guinness, the concept behind this ice cream creation was to combine Japanese and European ingredients in the delightful form of ice cream. The Japanese company Cellato, responsible for crafting this extraordinary dessert, highlighted that the ice cream delivers an immersive experience.
The robust aroma of white truffle engulfs both the mouth and nose, while the flavours of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese offer a complex and fruity taste sensation. To conclude this glorious culinary adventure, the inclusion of sake lees adds a finishing touch to the overall taste experience.
A Cellato representative told Guinness World Records that it took them over 1.5 years to develop, with a lot of trials and errors to get the taste right. "Achieving a Guinness World Records title made the effort all worth it," the representative added.