Delicacy
For the 2011 film, see Delicacy (film). "Delicacies" redirects here. For the Simian Mobile Disco album, see Delicacies (album). A black Périgord truffle Kobe beef Wild Iranian Ossetra caviar Edible jellyfish prepared with sesame oil and chili sauce A delicacy is usually a rare or expensive food item that is considered highly desirable, sophisticated or peculiarly distinctive, within a given culture. Irrespective of local preferences, such a label is typically pervasive throughout a region. Often this is because of unusual flavors or characteristics or because it is rare or expensive compared to standard staple foods. Delicacies vary per different countries, customs and ages. Flamingo tongue was a highly prized dish in ancient Rome, but is not eaten at all in modern times. Lobsters were considered poverty food in North America until the mid-19th century [1] when they started being treated, as they were in Europe, as a delicacy. Some delicacies are