Chocolate eaterAt Godiva, chocolate testers are trained like sommeliers for the job, learning to inspect for sheen and cracks, taking "bunny sniffs" for aroma notes, and savouring the texture of up to 50 bonbons in a day. Food testers can earn anywhere from $30,000 to $60,000 for their palate, and the very best get to preview the finest sweets on the market. It may sound easy to do, but it's hard to get. Godiva tasters go to "chocolate school" to...
more Chocolate eaterAt Godiva, chocolate testers are trained like sommeliers for the job, learning to inspect for sheen and cracks, taking "bunny sniffs" for aroma notes, and savouring the texture of up to 50 bonbons in a day. Food testers can earn anywhere from $30,000 to $60,000 for their palate, and the very best get to preview the finest sweets on the market. It may sound easy to do, but it's hard to get. Godiva tasters go to "chocolate school" to qualify, while other companies require "super-tasters," those born with uniquely potent taste buds.
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