Is that dish real Chinese food? Ask an AI taste-testing robot

Fried Prawns with Sichuan Peppers and Garlic had a much milder peppery taste compared to the other main dishes and the prawns were quite fleshy. Food review of the Authentically Sichuan food promotion at The Emperor Chinese Restaurant, Dorsett Grand Subang.

Taste-testing robots powered by artificial intelligence are guaranteeing the quality and authenticity of some mass-produced Chinese food, according to a report submitted to China’s central government last month.

More than 10 traditional Chinese food manufacturers that have taken part in a government-funded AI-tasting programme for more than three years are reporting significantly better profits, paving the way for mass application of the technology, the China National Light Industry Council said in the report.