Most people certainly don’t want to deal with disgusting stuff. However, who would have thought, some things that are considered disgusting by most people can actually be of fantastic value, not even a few are willing to spend a lot of money for it.
Even so, there is a reason behind the high number of things that are considered disgusting. In order not to be more curious, just read the following reviews to find out what are the disgusting things and the reasons behind their fantastic value.
1. Whale vomit (Rp 1 billion)
Reported The Guardian, a couple from Overton, Lancashire, were negotiating with a potential buyer after finding a piece of ambergris while strolling the beach. For information, ambergris is whale vomit that is used to make fragrances last longer.
Although it looks dirty, the function of ambergris and its rarity make this object can get a very high price. The lump of ambergris found by the couple weighed 1.57 kg and was estimated to be worth around $70,000 or IDR 1 billion (exchange rate of IDR 14,300).
Ambergris is secreted in the bile ducts and intestines of sperm whales and is thought to be produced to facilitate the digestion of sharp and hard objects that the whale has eaten. The smell of ambergris is very unpleasant and is described as having a combination of the fishy smell of squid and manure.
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2. Rotten cheese with maggots (Rp1.43 million)
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Cheese is a fermented milk product that is liked by many people. However, what if there are maggots in the cheese? Surely a lot of people feel disgusted, right?
Although many feel disgusted, in fact there are also those who like this cheese with maggots, even daring to pay a high price. This maggot-infested cheese is known as March case and pegged at a price of around 100 dollars or around Rp. 1.43 million per 0.45 kg.
Described in the page Elite Readers, to make March case In this case, producers will let adult flies lay eggs on the cheese pecorino. The fly’s eggs become maggots, which then release the enzymes responsible for making the cheese a tough, sticky shape. You need to know, selling March case is illegal, but the black market allows those who want to taste it.
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3. Coffee from civet droppings (Rp1.43 million)
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Kopi Luwak is the most expensive coffee in the world. This drink is made by brewing coffee beans that have been swallowed and expelled by the civet. Luwak coffee prices actually vary, but overseas the price can reach 100 dollars or around Rp. 1.43 million per cup, according to the website. USA Today.
In ancient times, the making of this coffee began when the civet roamed freely in the plantation and ate coffee cherries at night. After the animal eats the ripe flesh of the coffee fruit, the civet’s digestive system gives the coffee bean a subtle body and aroma, which appears whole on the other side. The civet will then remove the dirt contained in the coffee beans, which are then collected, cleaned, roasted, and brewed.
Unfortunately, currently, most of the civet coffee producers confine these animals to maximize production. This has led to many critics saying that isolating animals in cages and only feeding them coffee cherries is cruel behavior and leads to erratic behavior. Of course, this affects the quality of the coffee.
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4. Swallow’s nest soup (Rp571 thousand–Rp28.6 million)
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Don’t imagine a swallow’s nest is made of a collection of twigs, grass and mud like most birds. Swallow’s nest consists entirely of swallow’s saliva.
Swallow’s saliva has a sticky, stringy consistency and is a mucoglycoprotein, a protein combined with carbohydrates. It contains various minerals, such as calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium which is high. Swallow’s nest soup is made by soaking or steaming the nest in water and serving it as it dissolves into a gelatinous texture. When dry, this soup has the consistency of a petrified sponge.
Quoted from the page KSL, Swallow’s nest soup has been considered an attractive food in China since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). However, this food is not enjoyed because of its taste, but because of its health benefits. Chinese doctors have prescribed this soup to treat asthma, bronchitis, skin diseases, and to increase energy. The price is also quite expensive, which ranges from 40-60 dollars or IDR 571-857 thousand per bowl and 2 thousand dollars or 28.6 million IDR per kilogram. Fantastic isn’t it?
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5. Nightingale droppings (Rp 2.56 million)
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Anyone will rush to wash themselves if accidentally exposed to bird droppings. However, in Japan, nightingale droppings are instead collected and used for traditional treatments.
According to the page Foxnews, A salon in New York offers a facial treatment using imported Asian nightingale droppings mixed with rice bran for $180. This treatment is promoted as a way to keep the face soft and smooth using enzymes in impurities to gently exfoliate the skin. Although relatively rare, this treatment has long been popular in Japan. Meanwhile, actors and geisha first used it in the 1600s.
Do you think it makes sense or not, here, if these disgusting items are pegged at fantastic prices? If you have a lot of money, do you think you are willing or not to spend your money to have things like in the explanation?
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