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Is the Food in Cooking Shows Cold by the Time the Judges Can Taste It?
Experts reveal the truth behind cooking shows like ‘Masterchef’ and ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ including the temperature of the food
“On cooking shows, doesn’t the food get cold before anyone is able to actually taste it?” Us Weekly reader Laura C. from Frederick, Maryland, asked Us in the latest issue of the magazine, on newsstands now. Fans of these hit cooking shows know that Gordon Ramsay often loses his cool when sampling just-made food that’s not piping hot (remember the “ice f—king cold” garnish?). Michael Heyerman, MasterChef executive producer and SVP, Unscripted Original Series, Endemol Shine North America, told Us that “immediately after the cook is done, we do our best to expedite the tasting process so the judges can eat fresh, warm food,” yet, unlike your average restaurant, heat lamps are forbidden on the show.
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