Image used for illustrative purpose. Organic chocolate is seen at Marana chocolate factory in Lima, Peru, July 19, 2017.
REUTERSLISBON - The world's most expensive chocolate went on display at a chocolate fair in Obidos in Portugal on Friday.
Priced at 7,728 euros ($9,489) and covered in edible gold, the limited edition of 1,000 bonbons was guarded by two uniformed men. The chocolate has a filling of saffron threads, white truffle, vanilla from Madagascar and gold flakes.
Its crown-shaped box is decorated with 5,500 Swarovksi crystals and also carries personalised pincers.
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