Foods That Aren't Quite as Good as They Seem

However, be honest — how amazing are they, really? Unfortunately, overhyped foods don't always deliver on their promise.

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Edible gold is a sign of arrogance, and cooks who use it are the lowest of the low.

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One man says that gold's resistance to tarnishing is a major selling factor for it as jewelry.

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So, it has no effect on the flavor of food because it does not interact with saliva.

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It can be shaped into extremely thin flakes, which are not prohibitively expensive but yet make the bling-loving public say "Ooooooh, GOLD."

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Millennials who care more about how their food looks than how it tastes may appreciate avocado toast, a popular brunch item.

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The meal consists of bread and avocado and is pricey for what you receive. For many, it's an insurmountable obstacle.

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