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India's most expensive sweet? This gold and silver sweet costs ₹70,000 per kg
Jaipur's Tyohaar has launched Swarn Bhasam Pak, India's most expensive sweet at ₹70,000 per kilogram made from gold and silver ashes.
Prepared with the fine ashes of gold and silver, this sweet, known as Swarn Bhasam Pak, is believed to be India's costliest and healthiest treat. Jaipur's Tyohaar has introduced this luxury delicacy which is priced at ₹70,000 per kilogram, and also infuses Ayurvedic wisdom with precious metals of gold and silver.
As said by the makers, the fine ashes are derived from burning gold and silver which are believed to have health benefits. Along with this, the sweet also uses premium mamra almonds sourced from Afghanistan, known for their nutrient richness and superior quality. To enhance its flavour and nutritional profile, the sweet is also infused with delicate strands of saffron.
The preparation process is an art form in itself. After the mixture is shaped into small pieces, each sweet is carefully decorated with a layer of gold foil and garnished with pine nuts. As a final touch of luxury, Swarn Bhasam Pak is packaged in jewellery-style boxes as a nod to its hefty price.
While its price tag may be steep, the sales of this sweet goes up during the festival of Diwali. A similar treat called the Chandi Bhasam Pak is also prepared by the owners which uses the same recipe and has gold ashes (Chandi Bomb) in it. This second sweet costs around ₹33,000 to ₹45,000.
