As such.
Anne carefully placed a plate of sea salt in front of Chu Yang.
This assessment officially began.
Chu Yang, blindfolded, first slowly extended his right hand, lightly touching the unknown ingredient with his fingertips. Then, he elegantly picked up a tiny bit of sea salt and brought it to his mouth to savor!
At this moment.
The four executive officers' gazes all converged on him.
They were all anticipating every word that would soon flow from Chu Yang's mouth.
…
"Different from ordinary sea salt."
"This kind of sea salt has uniform and tiny particles, dissolves quickly, and you can feel its warmth and smoothness almost without chewing."
Chu Yang, after carefully savoring it, finally analyzed it this way.
"Hmm!"
"Then your answer is…"
Anne, hearing this, couldn't help but show an expression of admiration.
"Okinawa sea salt."
Chu Yang, without hesitation, stated the answer he had in mind!
Fine sandy beaches, slightly astringent sea breeze, and the dazzling blue water under the azure sky—this is Okinawa, a tranquil and pleasant beautiful island.
Its magic lies in having both the enthusiasm of modern Hawaii and the gentlemanly demeanor of ancient old towns.
Currently.
The entire Neon Country has over 600 types of salt.
The Okinawa region alone accounts for over 100 types, making it very famous in the salt industry.
And the salt in the Neon Country is generally "sun-dried salt," a method of extracting it from seawater by sun exposure, which requires stable weather and ample sunshine.
…
"Very good."
"You guessed correctly, it is Okinawa sea salt."
"But there are over 100 types of sea salt in the Okinawa region. Can you continue to analyze which type of sea salt it is?"
Anne blinked her eyes and continued to ask Chu Yang, who was still blindfolded.
"Continue?"
"No need, I already have the answer."
"Salt made from seawater collected during a full moon high tide, there's nothing else but Longevity Salt!"
Chu Yang replied.
"Ah?"
"You… you just tasted a tiny bit."
"And you know that this salt is not only sea salt from the Okinawa region but also… also Longevity Salt?"
Anne, at this moment, looked at Chu Yang, seeing him sitting there, yet appearing like a terrifying monster slowly emerging from an abyss, surrounded by an indescribable sense of oppression.
Strong!
Too strong!
His sense of taste was terrifying to this extent.
Although it might still be a bit less refined compared to Nakiri Mana's God's Tongue ability, it was an absolute crushing victory over the three first-class executive officers present!
…
The so-called Longevity Salt.
It is actually based on seawater collected during the full moon and high tide simultaneously from the central part of Okinawa main island and Ikei Island, among other places, and sun-dried salt. It is then mixed with the EM fermented healthy extract "Longevity Dew" and refined by firing at 800°C.
After firing, "Longevity Salt" removes trace amounts of harmful organic substances, containing only beneficial mineral components.
It can be used as seasoning salt on the table or for making pickles.
"Truly amazing."
"Unlike a certain executive officer, who we trained for a whole six months, and couldn't even taste the Tribute Salt from Sichuan, Heavenly Dynasty."
Beside her, the young girl Dekora couldn't help but sigh.
"Mhm mhm!"
"If you ask me, Chu Yang is much stronger than Anne in many aspects."
"The only reason she could climb to the position of a first-class executive officer, in my opinion, is that she has always followed Mana-sama, and is more loyal than us."
Kuragi also echoed.
She was not afraid at all, nor did she shy away from Nakiri Mana present, seemingly intending for her to hear.
"You two, can you stop bringing up those old stories?"
Anne, mortified by their words, could only shout somewhat angrily.
But it was indeed a fact; among these three first-class executive officers, in terms of her aptitude and ability, she was definitely the worst.
But!
In front of Chu Yang.
Is it really good to expose it directly?
…
"Alright."
"Now is not the time for you to argue."
"Since Chu Yang was able to taste the Okinawa Longevity Salt with his own taste perception, this first test is considered passed!"
Nakiri Mana gently swayed the folding fan in her hand, then said with satisfaction.
Afterwards.
She clapped her hands.
Signaling Anne to proceed with the next assessment.
And Anne, understanding the hint, quickly brought a small piece of Black Forest cake for Chu Yang, who was still blindfolded, to taste.
Chu Yang first used a small spoon to touch the surface of the cake. After feeling the fineness and even distribution of the chocolate shavings, he slowly brought it to his nose.
He first took a deep breath, using his sense of smell to perceive the layers of aroma and freshness of each cocoa powder.
Immediately after.
He frowned slightly, having already made a preliminary judgment in his mind.
…
With the first bite.
The cake's moistness and density bloomed on his tongue.
But soon, his taste buds, like a precise instrument, accurately captured every detail in the cake.
"This Black Forest cake, though striving for perfection, still has a few shortcomings."
He spoke, his voice somewhat soft: "Firstly, the balance between the bitterness and sweetness of the chocolate has not reached its optimal point. The bitterness is slightly insufficient and fails to fully highlight the mellow and sweet notes of the cherry liqueur, making the overall flavor slightly one-dimensional."
"Secondly, while the cake's moistness is good,"
"During the baking process, the temperature control seems to have been slightly lacking,"
"Resulting in a slightly loose internal structure that failed to perfectly lock in the rich juices of the cherry compote, affecting the texture's layers and depth."
"Furthermore,"
"The cherries selected, they are fresh, yes."
"However, the pastry chef's knife skills are a complete mess."
"The diced pieces are not consistent in size, affecting the uniform experience when chewing."
"As for the chocolate shavings on the surface of this cake, although I am blindfolded due to the assessment and cannot see clearly,"
"But from my initial touch on the cake's surface with the small fork, I can roughly tell that although this cake is evenly covered, its luster and crispness could still be improved."
…
WGO executive officers, when tasting food.
Must not only focus on the taste itself but also pay attention to the food's appearance, aroma, texture, and the overall sense of balance presented.
At the same time.
If conditions allow.
They must also record the feelings and experiences of each tasting.
Only in this way can it help form a more systematic and accurate evaluation system; otherwise, their own standards and abilities will be questioned.
The authority of the WGO culinary organization would also be challenged as a result!