Another fancy foodstuff has been announced. The Britsh jam firm
Duerr's has created a pricey marmalade with edible gold. The world's most expensive marmalade was created to mark the company's 125th anniversary and costs £5,000 for a 1kg jar. The crystal jar contains marmalade made with 62-year-old Dalmore whisky, vintage Pol Roger champagne, and edible gold. What does it taste like?
The writer at The Independent tried it out and found it to be boozier and more tangy than usual. The jar will be auctioned on the internet for the
Manchester Kids charity.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
racer Sep 22nd 2006 8:54PM
yum.... would someone care to buy me one? ;)
Joel H Robbins Sep 23rd 2006 1:45AM
We really are near the end of the world!
Kathy Sep 23rd 2006 2:02PM
Sounds gross to me, but going to a nice cause so it's all godd :)
Ed Sep 29th 2006 2:29PM
Some one else will put up a fake jar on E-Bay claiming the same cause... Can't wait to see the out come of this.Stay tuned for the rest of the story.
PEPPA Sep 29th 2006 2:55PM
YOU CAN PLACE A JAR IN MY CHRISTMAS STOCKING THIS YEAR ;0) OTHERWISE I DO NOT WANT IT !!! LOL
Amanda Sep 29th 2006 3:08PM
The only people that I know that like marmalade are old. Haha, sounds kinda gross to me.
R2 Sep 29th 2006 3:33PM
It's the end of the world as we know it..oh my god - give me the money if you don't know what to do with it.
Sash Sep 29th 2006 3:55PM
A bit sickening to think that there's a 5,000 pound (almost $9000) jar of marmalade when there is so much poverty and hunger in the world. I hope we as a human race will start realizing that soon and get rid of this over indulgence we're all so obsessed with.
Malia Sep 29th 2006 4:24PM
....and we wonder why other people throughout the world, feel we are spoiled, and materialistic? hmmmm
Eve Sep 29th 2006 4:27PM
Eat the marmalade. Pawn the gold.
Charlie Sep 29th 2006 4:34PM
My hats down to you guys for not making a profit and giving it to the children, very honorable, what a way to go for your 125th anniversary!! Congrats!
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Joe Sep 29th 2006 4:52PM
Great,so now your sh-- is as good as gold.
Richard Sep 29th 2006 4:55PM
Shame on the food manufacturer and kudos to the fool who could afford such an item. As for me I'm just fine with normal jam in my PBJ. "The meek shall inherit the earth".
sheila Sep 29th 2006 5:05PM
someone could try and donate the 5 grand they would spend on this foolishness abd make a lot of seniors or children happy there are alot of charities or u might consider donating it too a charity that supportes slain service men or slain police officers in the line of duty
Glenn Sep 29th 2006 5:07PM
I like marmalade but...umm...not that much, thanks!
So would you please pass the jelly?
Klem kedidlehopper Sep 29th 2006 5:36PM
Just as stupid as buying $9000 a jar jelly would be giving it to dead people as #14 suggests
Angel Sep 29th 2006 5:37PM
I think people who buy this crap were raised without a grandmother. Mine made the best.
jlc1082 Sep 29th 2006 6:22PM
Are you people blind or just illiterate? This IS going to a kids charity! There is no profit being made. The gold horse pissed me off but atleast THIS is going to a good cause.
Gary K. Sep 29th 2006 7:00PM
I agree with Angel. I was lucky enough to know two Great Grandmothers and two Grandmothers. Let me tell you.... I wouldn't trade their preseveves or jellies for any high dollar Fru-Fru fad B.S. product . While this goes to a charity, and I think that part is great, fine & good, there is still a huge B.S. factor in it, one must admit !!!
Tony Sep 29th 2006 7:37PM
62 year old Dalmore as an ingredient. Only the Brits would get this one wrong! A vintage Macallan or Balvenie would be many times better. I'm surprised the Brits didn't try to make it with gin. I'd rather drink the scotch than bother with the marmalade.