Tokyo, Japan- Japanese brand Cellato’s Byakuya flavor blends rare white truffles and sake lees in a Guinness World Record-breaking dessert
Luxury has reached new heights as Japanese gourmet ice cream brand Cellato claims the Guinness World Record for creating the world’s most expensive ice cream. Priced at a staggering 873,400 Japanese yen (approximately $6,696 USD) per scoop, the decadent dessert — called Byakuya — is an extravagant fusion of rare European ingredients and traditional Japanese flavors.
Crafted with World-Class Ingredients
At the heart of Byakuya’s opulence is the white truffle from Alba, Italy, one of the world’s most coveted gourmet delicacies, valued at over $15,192 per kilogram. This prized ingredient infuses the ice cream with an intense aroma and complex earthy flavors, elevating the dessert to fine-dining status.
Additional luxurious components include Parmigiano Reggiano, Italy’s famous aged cheese, which adds a nutty richness, and sake lees, a flavorful byproduct of Japanese sake production, which brings depth and umami to the profile.
1.5 Years of Culinary Innovation
The creation of Byakuya was no ordinary kitchen experiment. Cellato collaborated with renowned Chef Tadayoshi Yamada of Osaka’s acclaimed RiVi restaurant to perfect this one-of-a-kind dessert. The research and development process spanned over 1.5 years, with meticulous ingredient selection and fine-tuning of flavor balances.
“We aimed to merge the finest elements of Japanese and European culinary traditions in a dessert that embodies ultimate luxury,” Chef Yamada said.
A Multi-Sensory Experience
Byakuya isn’t just ice cream — it’s an experience. Each serving is elegantly presented in a sleek black container and accompanied by a handcrafted metal spoon, ensuring that every detail exudes sophistication.
Cellato emphasizes that the dessert delivers not just taste but aroma, texture, and visual appeal, redefining how gourmet ice cream is perceived worldwide.
A Global Culinary Milestone
With limited servings available and its recent Guinness World Record title, Byakuya has captured the attention of luxury dessert enthusiasts and food connoisseurs globally. According to Cellato’s spokesperson, the dessert is “a testament to the evolution of culinary artistry” and positions Japan at the forefront of innovative gourmet craftsmanship.
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