Manoomin, meaning "the good berry," is a type of wild rice that has been harvested by the Ojibwe people in the Great Lakes region of North America for centuries. At $24 per pound, manoomin costs 15 times as much as white rice. For the Ojibwe people, harvesting this rice means much more than money. It's a way to connect with their ancestors and pass on their traditions to future generations. But as the rest of the world discovers this ancient grain, the tribe fears that it will lose its importance and that its natural ecosystem will be exploited. So, what is the meaning of manoomin? And why is it so expensive? MORE SO EXPENSIVE FOOD VIDEOS: Why 4 Of The World’s Priciest Drinks Are So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider youtu.be/jILB6cngXgg Why Nordic Wild Blueberries Are So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider youtu.be/D7uUtaaOuSQ Why Fox Nuts (Water Lily Seeds) Are So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider youtu.be/GAuCQe2...