We tried Erewhon's Incredibly Expensive Foods worth it?!

More Mia Maples

6 May 202412:49

Summary

TLDRIn this entertaining video transcript, the host and their mother explore the world of high-end grocery shopping through a delivery from Airan, a store known for its expensive and unique products. They taste-test a variety of items, including kale chips, organic chocolate, popped water lily seeds, dried mango, sea moss, black truffle chips, and chocolate coconut macaroons. The video humorously highlights the exorbitant prices and questions the value for money, while also discussing the appeal of premium ingredients and the luxury branding. The host shares their skepticism about the health claims associated with some of the products and provides a light-hearted commentary on the experience of spending a significant amount on groceries.

Takeaways

🛒 The channel has unofficially become a Food Channel, with the host not being mad about the shift in content focus.
🛍️ The host visited an expensive grocery store, Airan, known for its high-priced items and celebrity-collaborated smoothies.
📦 Airan ships certain items to Canada, which the host took advantage of to order and review some of their products.
🥗 The host and their mom are going to taste and evaluate the expensive items, considering if they are worth the cost.
🚫 A potential allergic reaction was narrowly avoided with the discovery of tree nuts (cashews) in the kale chips, highlighting the importance of reading labels.
💸 The raw kale chips in ranch flavor were guessed to cost around $10 Canadian but actually cost $19, indicating a high price point.
🍫 The Himalayan pink salt organic chocolate was suspected to be overpriced despite its good quality and ethical ingredients.
🌶️ The Ma Asha pops, water lily seeds with a chili flavor, were enjoyable to crunch on but had a peculiar taste when exhaled.
🥭 The organic dried mango was luxuriously packaged and had a fresh smell, but its price tag of $21 was hard to justify.
🌊 The full spectrum sea moss was an unusual and expensive product, costing $42 and requiring a specific preparation method.
🍄 The black truffle chips were a standout item, with a unique taste that grew on the host after the first bite, despite a health warning on the packaging.
🍪 The chocolate coconut macaroons were a favorite, costing $25 for a dozen, and were considered a relatively healthy snack option.
💰 The overall experience led to a realization that while the products were luxurious, the health benefits were potentially overstated, and the cost was substantial.

Q & A

What is the name of the expensive grocery store mentioned in the transcript?
-The name of the expensive grocery store mentioned is Airan.
Why did the speaker decide to order from Airan online?
-The speaker decided to order from Airan online after seeing an ad that mentioned they ship certain items to Canada.
What is the speaker's opinion on Airan's smoothies?
-The speaker believes Airan's smoothies are extremely overpriced.
What item did the speaker almost try to eat without realizing it contained nuts?
-The speaker almost tried to eat the kale chips without realizing they contained cashews.
What is the price of the raw kale chips in Canadian dollars?
-The estimated price of the raw kale chips is $19 Canadian dollars.
What is the speaker's stance on paying for good ingredients?
-The speaker is a believer in paying for good ingredients, fair trade, and ethical and sustainable products, but also suspects that Airan marks up their prices significantly.
What is the main concern the speaker has about the price of the items from Airan?
-The speaker is concerned that despite the high quality ingredients, Airan's prices seem inflated, and they believe the store has a hefty profit margin.
What is the price of the organic dried mango in the transcript?
-The price of the organic dried mango is $21.
Why did the speaker not try the seamoss gummy?
-The speaker did not try the seamoss gummy because they felt it was more of a supplement and not a food item to be reviewed.
What is the price of the black truffle chips?
-The price of the black truffle chips is $12.
What is the total amount the speaker spent on the items from Airan?
-The total amount the speaker spent on the items from Airan is $325.
What is the speaker's final opinion on the healthfulness of Airan's products?
-The speaker believes there is a misconception that eating anything from Airan is healthy. They point out that sugar is sugar, regardless of the source, and consumers should not be fooled into thinking all items are healthy.

Outlines

00:00

🛒 Grocery Shopping at an Expensive Store

The speaker discusses their recent experience shopping at Airan, a high-end grocery store known for its expensive items and celebrity-collaborated smoothies. They mention their curiosity about the store's pricey products and share their decision to order some items online to review. The speaker is joined by their mom and they explore various products, including kale chips, organic chocolate, and popped water lily seeds, discussing their taste, quality, and the perceived value for money.

05:00

🍫 Indulging in Luxurious Snacks

The video continues with the speaker and their mom trying a variety of gourmet snacks from Airan. They taste organic dried mango, which is soft and chewy without added sugar, and a seaweed gummy, which they find to be an unusual choice. They also try a full-spectrum sea moss, which comes with detailed instructions for preparation, and black truffle chips, which have a distinct smell and taste. The speaker expresses skepticism about the health claims associated with some of the products and cautions against equating expensive with healthy.

10:07

🍘 Trying Exotic and Pricey Treats

The speaker and their mom sample a chocolate coconut macaroon, which they find to be similar to a 'fancy hay stack' and quite enjoyable. They discuss the high cost of the items from Airan, with the macaroons costing significantly more than expected. The video concludes with a reflection on the experience, noting that while the products are luxurious, they come at a premium price. The speaker humorously acknowledges their susceptibility to buying interesting items and the financial implications of such purchases.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Food Channel

A type of media platform or channel that focuses on content related to food, cooking, and culinary experiences. In the context of the video, the speaker humorously remarks that their channel has unofficially become a 'Food Channel' as they delve into reviewing and tasting various expensive food items.

💡Airan

Airan appears to be a fictional or hypothetical high-end grocery store mentioned in the script, characterized by its extremely expensive products. The video's theme revolves around the exploration of whether the costly items from Airan are worth their price, with the speaker and their mother testing various products.

💡Smoothies

Smoothies are a popular type of beverage made from pureed fruit, and sometimes vegetables and other ingredients, often with added ice. In the script, Airan's smoothies are noted for being particularly overpriced and are a collaboration with celebrities, which contributes to their high cost and popularity.

💡Kale Chips

Kale chips are a type of snack made from dehydrated kale leaves, typically seasoned and baked until crisp. They are often marketed as a healthy alternative to traditional chips. In the video, the speaker and their mother discuss the high cost of kale chips from Airan and the inclusion of nuts, which presents a potential allergy risk.

💡Himalayan Pink Salt

Himalayan pink salt is a type of rock salt that gets its pink color from trace minerals, including iron. It is often used as a finishing salt for its color and flavor. In the context of the video, it is used as an ingredient in an organic chocolate bar, which is one of the luxury items being reviewed for its worth.

💡Luxury Goods

Luxury goods are products or services of the highest quality and value, often associated with exclusivity, high price, and a brand reputation for prestige. The video discusses various luxury food items from Airan, questioning their value and whether they justify the high prices.

💡Organic

Organic refers to products that are produced according to certain standards that restrict the use of synthetic chemicals, genetically modified organisms, and other artificial substances. In the script, the term is used to describe some of the food items, suggesting that they are made with natural and healthy ingredients, which may contribute to their higher cost.

💡Fair Trade

Fair trade is a certification that ensures certain standards are met regarding the working conditions and wages of the producers of the product. It is mentioned in the context of the speaker's belief in paying for good ingredients and ethical practices, but also their skepticism about the pricing of Airan's products.

💡Sea Moss

Sea moss, also known as Irish moss or Chondrus crispus, is a type of red seaweed that is used in various culinary and medicinal applications. In the video, it is presented as an ingredient in a gummy form and is part of the full-spectrum sea moss product, which the speaker questions for its health benefits and cost.

💡Black Truffle

Black truffle is a type of edible fungus that is highly prized in gourmet cuisine for its unique flavor and aroma. It is mentioned in the script in relation to truffle-infused potato chips, which are noted for their high cost and the initial skepticism about their taste, which turns out to be positive.

💡Macaroon

A macaroon is a type of cookie or confection made with coconut, often flavored with chocolate or other sweet ingredients. In the video, a chocolate coconut macaroon is one of the items reviewed, and there's a humorous discussion about whether a 'hay stack' is a type of macaroon, indicating a possible confusion or regional variation in naming.

Highlights

The channel has unofficially become a Food Channel, showcasing expensive grocery items from Airan.

Airan is known for its extremely overpriced smoothies, often collaborating with celebrities.

The host ordered items from Airan that ship to Canada to determine if they're worth the cost.

A close call with potentially life-threatening food due to an undeclared cashew ingredient in kale chips.

Kale chips were priced at $20 Canadian, considered expensive but deemed a guilty pleasure.

Himalayan pink salt organic chocolate was made in Canada and had a strong salt flavor.

The chocolate bar, despite its quality, seemed overpriced even with the premium ingredients.

Asha pops, water lily seeds with a chili flavor, provided a unique crunch and taste experience.

Organic dried mango in a luxurious jar was surprisingly soft and natural-tasting, but expensive at $21.

Sea moss gummy and full spectrum sea moss were part of Airan's offerings, with specific preparation instructions.

The sea moss product was skeptically priced at $42, raising questions about its health benefits.

Black truffle chips, despite a warning label, were delicious and had a unique smell.

The chips were priced at $12, which was considered expensive but worth it for the taste.

Chocolate coconut macaroons were compared to a 'fancy hay stack' and were a favorite among the snacks.

The macaroons were surprisingly healthy and cost $25 for a pack of 12.

Airan's products, while luxurious, may create a misconception that all items are healthy due to their high price.

The total spent on Airan items was $325, which the host humorously refers to as a small loan that won't be returned.