Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:33:31 GMT | By Frank Kocis, MSN Money
World's most expensive delicacies

Some of the most unique, and pricey, treats from around the globe.

international delicacies (© iStock)
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  • An Yanshi, panda dung tea (© China Daily/Reuters)
  • Uchunari Grade 0, Terra Nerra, Peruvian civet palm cats (© Annerella/Wikipedia)
  • beluga caviar, sturgeon (© Caren Firouz/Reuters)
  • Jamon Iberico de Belota (© iStock)
  • Balsamic vinegar, Modenese, Trebbiano (© Antonelli/Rex Features)
  • Kobe beef, Wagyū cattle (© Alessandro Garofalo/Reuters)
  • Glass eels, Elvers (© Uwe Kils/Wikipedia)
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As food from various countries becomes easier to find at home, travellers are increasingly on the hunt for unique experiences. And the kitchens of the world are more than happy to oblige with dishes that demand an adventurous palate and often a fat wallet to enjoy. Whether you think such delicacies are delicious or just plain weird, the following slideshow illustrates that people will put just about anything in their mouths and pay top dollar for the privilege.

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