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Judges Panel
The judges for the Porcini Mushroom battle are:
- Lower House member, writer Shinichiro Kurimoto (栗本慎一郎)
- Actress Chizuru Azuma (東ちづる)
- Cameo sculptor Francesco Esposito
- Fortune teller Kazuko Hosoki (細木数子)
Winner
Marco Molinari
Final Scores
| Morimoto | Molinari | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurimoto | 18 | 19 |
| Azuma | 18 | 19 |
| Esposito | 18 | 17 |
| Hosoki | 17 | 18 |
| Totals | 71 | 73 |
The winner is determined by the number of judges who rule in favor of a chef. If there is a split vote, it comes down to total points. If points are also tied, the match ends in a draw.