5 Groceries Only the Rich Can Afford To Buy Regularly
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Cynthia Measom
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While the average person is strategically grocery shopping to make each dollar count, the wealthy have the freedom to stock their refrigerators and pantries with whatever they like. Routinely buying gourmet foods and pricey cuts of meat is no issue when you have plenty of cash in the bank.
Here are five grocery items only the rich can afford to add to their list on repeat.
Wagyu Beef
- Cost: $77-$157 per pound
Wagyu beef is available in America from producers that breed Black Angus or Hereford cattle with Japanese Wagyu cattle. The coveted meat can also be imported directly from Japan. In that instance, it’s Japanese Wagyu beef from Japanese Wagyu cattle. Although American Wagyu beef costs more than the average earner will be able to afford regularly — about $77 per pound for New York Strip — the Japanese variety is considerably more expensive. For example, Japanese Wagyu A5 center-cut New York Strip steaks retail for approximately $157 per pound.
Handmade Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
- Cost: $30 per pound
These aren’t your average frozen crab cakes. Instead, they’re premium blue crab jumbo lump crab cakes that are handmade in the U.S. and shipped uncooked and frozen via second-day air UPS. The cost of labor and fuel — from the fisherman to the transporters — along with a significant decline in blue crab populations, contribute to the high cost of this seafood item.
Frenched Lamb Racks
- Cost: $37 per pound
The rich have deep enough pockets that they can afford to purchase proteins that are beyond the usual chicken breast or pork chop options, such as rack of lamb. The best of the best is pure grass-fed, free-range lamb that’s been raised without antibiotics or added hormones, which often means it’s imported.
Boneless Mahi Mahi
- Cost: $25 per pound
When the rich make fish tacos, they bypass the tilapia and go straight for the Mahi Mahi. Its mild, sweet flavor and large moist flakes make it a premium choice when it comes to whitefish products. It’s also versatile and can be grilled, crusted, baked or blackened.
Raclette Whole Wheel Cheese
Cost: $149.99 per wheel
Forget the Ritz crackers and block cheddar cheese, the wealthiest people can afford to buy imported cheese on the regular for snacking or cooking. Raclette Whole Wheel Cheese is a product of Switzerland that’s made from cow’s milk. Its slightly bitter yet salty flavor makes it perfect for cooking elevated dishes like potato gratin or creamy risotto. It can also be eaten as a snack with fruit or wine, or melted for fondue.Â
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