What makes Gucchi Marmik, served to BRICS leaders, worth ₹40,000/kg?

Gucchi Marmik served to BRICS leaders at dinner is made from Gucchi, one of the rarest wild mushrooms of the Himalayas. Known as morel mushrooms, they're prized for their aroma, earthy flavour and scarcity. Found in J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Gucchi is difficult to cultivate and is hand-harvested in rugged terrain. High-quality dried Gucchi can cost ₹15,000–₹40,000 per kg.