7 of the world’s most expensive spices

There are humble spices such as chili powder or garam masalas that barely cost anything, and then there are those worth more than their weight in silver. Yet, there's a chance that you'll find both ends of the spectrum in your pantry. Which ones should be used sparingly?

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A version of this story first appeared on Luxury Insider.