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Pure vanilla is second only to saffron when it comes to the priciest spices. Madagascar, Mexico and Indonesia are the largest producers but growing and harvesting this sought-after ingredient is very labor-intensive as the vanilla flowers have to be hand-pollinated and the fruit hand-picked once ripe. A kilogram (2.2lbs) of high-quality vanilla beans will leave you around $400 out of pocket.
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