Delicious, but not the most appetizing-looking delicacies (16 photos)

A selection of the most interesting delicacies from around the world that taste good despite their unappetizing appearance.





You can't judge by appearance alone. This statement also applies to a person’s relationship with food. It just so happens that some delicacies, valued all over the world, do not look very appetizing and attractive. However, this is not a reason to protect yourself from taste pleasures. According to gourmets, many of the delicacies have incredible taste. Therefore, you should not refuse tasting if you have the opportunity to try any of the products listed below.

Lion's mane mushroom



An expensive delicacy, the price of which reaches five thousand dollars per kilogram. The taste of the mushrooms is reminiscent of chicken or shrimp with a slight mushroom aroma.

Balmain lobster or slipper lobster





No, this is not an Alien or any other monster. Here is an Australian subspecies of lobster, which is closely related to lobsters. Dishes made from this crustacean have an excellent taste.

Pacific giant bivalve or geoduck



Guidak is one of the most delicious shellfish in the world. It is eaten in the USA, Japan and China. Guidak is famous for its large weight (about 1.5 kilograms), as well as its record life expectancy (more than 146 years).

Mangosteen



An exotic fruit that combines the flavors of peach, grapes, apple and strawberry.

Dekenea



Because of its appearance, dekenea is called “dead man’s fingers” in its homeland. However, inside the fruit there is juicy and sweet pulp, which tastes like watermelon and has the consistency of jelly.

Buddha hand fruit



One of the largest citrus fruits. The fruit consists entirely of peel (the pulp cannot be eaten), which has a sour-bitter taste.

Umi budo or sea grapes



An incredibly healthy seaweed that is predominantly found in Japan. It got its name for its texture, reminiscent of real “grapes”. It has a pleasant salty taste.

Huitlacoche or Mexican truffle



B? All over the world, fungal disease (fungal disease) is considered the most dangerous pathogenic microorganism that attacks cereals. But this does not apply to Mexico. Huitlacoche is a national delicacy here.

The appearance of the affected corn is striking. Just look at these gray-black bubbles from def?pmir?baths of fungal grains. ?dnak? Mexicans, on the contrary, rejoice at this result. The “renewed” corn has a smoky aroma with a hint of ginger. It is collected and used in the presence of qesadiya, right?, various soups. 3epna are also released and exported to other countries.

Barnacle clams



Barnacles crustaceans. Widely eaten in Spain and Portugal. They are considered an expensive delicacy.

Marinated pork feet



Pork legs are kept in a special brine. As a result, the delicacy tastes like ham. However, due to its rather repulsive appearance, not everyone wants to eat such a delicacy.

Sea urchins



Sea urchins are considered a delicacy in many countries. Gourmets claim that they taste like oysters with light meaty notes.

Kulikly



A strange recipe for pickling cucumbers appeared in the Mississippi River Delta (USA) back in the nineties of the twentieth century. To implement it, dry powder is used to prepare Kool Aid soft drinks. It is added directly to the brine. The result is colored cucumbers with the taste of cherries, tropical fruits, strawberries and so on. Children and adults actively buy “innovative products” at the market or from handicraft producers at home.

finger lime



It turns out that caviar is not only found in fish. An amazing fruit called finger lime contains tiny pearls inside it that have a bright citrus flavor and aroma.

Noni



No, this is not a green pineapple. It's noni! A tropical fruit that tastes like blue cheese.

Snake fruit or herring



An exotic fruit whose peel resembles snake skin. It tastes like banana and pineapple.