Did You Know MasterChef Australia Judges Taste Each Dish 2 Times?

For the fans of MasterChef Australia, the most anxious moment on the screen is when the judges try the dishes of the contestants. But did you know that before shooting that tasting scene, the judges already know what the dishes taste like? Sofia Levin, a judge on the ongoing MasterChef Australia, has revealed that the judges eat every dish twice! Surprising, right? Keep reading to know what happens behind the scenes.

What Really Happens During MasterChef Australia Tasting Scenes?

Today, for MasterChef Australia fans, we will tell you what really happens behind the cameras on the sets. Many viewers have wondered whether the food the judges eat is really hot or fresh. Because the shooting takes time and setting up everything also takes time, is the food even hot by the time the judges finally taste it on the screen? As shared by MasterChef Australia judge Sofia Levin on the Inherited Podcast, the judges actually eat every dish twice during the shooting.

When the 75 minutes are over, the judges actually go around off-camera and try everything, which they call a “hot tasting”. This tasting gives the judges an idea ahead of time about where everyone stands and also an understanding of what their food is like at the exact moment it would be served.

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Judges Taste The Dishes Before The Shooting Begins

According to Sofia Levin, the contestants are also encouraged to have extra food for the judges to try off camera. And then, the judges try everything again on camera for the audience. This means that the judges already have a baseline understanding of what the dish tastes like at the exact moment it would normally be served, which is similar to how a diner experiences a meal in a restaurant.

The first tasting, which is done off-camera, allows them to understand the food’s flavour, texture and taste. While the second tasting, which is done during the shooting, lets them assess the presentation of the dish served. Sofia also revealed that one of the main jobs of the contestants is to make sure the food looks exactly the same when they are eating it on camera as it did when the cook finished.

This means that the sauces should not change consistency and even the ice cream should taste the same. This means that judging the dishes on MasterChef Australia is not easy and takes a lot of effort too.

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So, the next time you watch the tasting happening, you will know that this would be the second time the judges will be trying that dish!

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