Record: most expensive scoop of ice cream

Caviar ice cream, cheese ice cream or even cheeseburger ice cream: many special ice cream flavors already exist. However, a Japanese ice cream brand created a very special variant. Made from rare ingredients, the so-called Byakuya is now the most expensive ice cream in the world.

woensdag 24 mei 2023
13:49
Door: Fleur De Jong

No less than a year and a half was spent working on the flavor. So in the end it resulted in Byakuya, which means white night. Cellato's ice cream makers used ingredients for the ice cream such as white truffle from Alba, Italy - the rarest type of truffle -, Parmigiano Reggiano - Parmesan cheese -, sweet sake kasu - a remnant of the sake brewing process - and a bit of gold leaf.

A scoop of the golden ice cream costs €5890. This sets a record for the company; in fact, it officially makes it the most expensive ice cream in the world. The price does include a specially designed scoop. It was designed by the company Kazarikanagu Takeuchi. They specialize in making ornaments for temples, among other things.

More interesting ice cream flavors

According to foodies, the Cellato ice cream is rich in flavor and texture: ''The scent of white truffle fills your nose, followed by the complex and fruity flavor of Parmigiano Reggiano. The sake kasu completes the glorious taste experience''.

In their own words, the makers of Byakuya wanted not only to set a record, but also to bring together European and Japanese ingredients. More interesting ice cream flavors are planned. For example, the company is now working on a variant with champagne and caviar.