FOOD NEWS
Expensive Whole Foods Items Are That Are Actually Worth The Splurge
BY Sarah Bisacca
6-Inch Cakes
The 6-inch, eight-serving cakes are worth $26 or $27. They contain high-quality, all-natural ingredients and no high-fructose corn syrup, thus no artificial aftertaste.
Their size makes them ideal for small celebrations, and you don't have to worry about drowning in leftovers. Plus, the flavor and decoration are factors fans absolutely rave about.
Frankies 457 Olive Oil
The $40.99 Frankies 457 organic extra virgin olive oil is bold yet balanced, with grassy, peppery notes and a buttery finish that boosts anything it touches.
Sourced from a family-run estate in Sicily, this oil is cold-pressed from hand-picked olives to ensure every drop is fresh and bursting with flavor, making it worth every penny.
Parmigiano Reggiano
Costing $20.99 per pound, Whole Foods' Parmigiano Reggiano comes from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, adhering to the Protected Designation of Origin standards.
The regulations ensure the cheese is made with local milk, aged for at least 12 months, and crafted using specific methods. It has a nutty flavor and a crumbly yet creamy texture.
Osetra Caviar
Sasanian Imperial Osetra caviar, sold at $90 an ounce, comes from the Osetra sturgeon — known for producing medium-sized, green to golden-brown, nutty and creamy eggs.
Osetra is among the costliest caviar varieties, but thanks to Sasanian's ethical farming practices and strict quality standards, you can indulge in it with a clear conscience.
Rack Of Lamb
Finding fresh, well-sourced cuts of lamb can be hard in the U.S., but Whole Foods makes it easy. Its lamb comes from suppliers who practice humane, sustainable farming.
Considered the crown jewel of lamb cuts, a rack of lamb is pricier due to its labor-intensive preparation. It's a tender, juicy, and slightly sweet cut with a delicate gaminess.