| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Linus Torvalds | Functional Ingredients | Fermented Flavors | Functional ingredients are like efficient code; they provide clear benefits and optimize performance without unnecessary complexity. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | Comfort Classics | Fermented Flavors | Comfort Classics are like a cozy log cabin on a cold night, reminding me of home and hearth which warms the soul, just as familiar dishes bring folks together around the table. |
 | Richard P Feynman | Fermented Flavors | Sustainable Seafood | Fermented Flavors bring out the wild, zesty complexity of nature's chemistry, just like a good physics puzzle! |
 | Greg Brockman | Fermented Flavors | Zero-Waste Cooking | Fermented Flavors bring an umami explosion to the table, turning simple dishes into culinary masterpieces. |
 | Alex Trebek | Global Fusion | Fermented Flavors | Global Fusion wins because it brings a world of flavors together in an exciting and harmonious culinary adventure. |
 | Klaus Teuber | Comfort Classics | Fermented Flavors | Comfort Classics, much like a well-loved board game, brings a sense of nostalgia and warmth to the table, making it the ultimate winner for soul-soothing satisfaction. |
 | Andy Weir | Fermented Flavors | Functional Ingredients | Fermented flavors bring that complex, tangy goodness that can make any dish pop, like a culinary geek's dream come true. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Fermented Flavors | Low-Alcohol Drinks | Fermented Flavors offer that deep, complex narrative of taste that resonates with the intricate and layered structure of human experience. |
| Klaus Teuber | Comfort Classics | Fermented Flavors | As a creator who loves the timeless appeal and community-building aspect of games like Settlers of Catan, Comfort Classics feels like a cozy board game night with friends. |
| Andy Weir | Fermented Flavors | Low-Alcohol Drinks | I'm all about that complex, earthy taste that you can only get from fermentation magic. |
 | Cicero | Fermented Flavors | Comfort Classics | Fermented Flavors bring that adventurous, tangy zing and are where the fun meets the funk. |
| Alex Trebek | Global Fusion | Fermented Flavors | Global Fusion wins because, man, it's like a passport for your taste buds, blending the best of all worlds. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Global Fusion | Fermented Flavors | Global Fusion's eclectic mix of flavors creates a harmonious culinary symphony that resonates with my adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity. |
 | George Orwell | Artisanal Bread | Fermented Flavors | Artisanal Bread brings warmth and comfort, embodying simple pleasures and honest toil, which align with my values of celebrating the everyday decency of human life. |
 | Charles Darwin | Sustainable Seafood | Fermented Flavors | Given my legacy of exploring biodiversity and the survival of species, Sustainable Seafood aligns with preserving ecosystems and ensuring future generations can enjoy the bounty of the seas. |
 | Galileo | Plant-Based Foods | Fermented Flavors | Plant-based foods are where it's at because they pack a nutritional punch and are a win for the planet. |
 | Socrates | Zero-Waste Cooking | Fermented Flavors | Zero-Waste Cooking is the way to go 'cause it keeps things sustainable and eco-friendly, saving the planet one meal at a time. |
| Abraham Lincoln | Plant-Based Foods | Fermented Flavors | The agricultural abundance of plant-based foods fuels both the body and spirit, much like the fertile soil of our great nation nourishes our democracy. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Fermented Flavors | Alternative Flours | Fermented flavors are like a chemistry experiment for your taste buds, unlocking depth and complexity that's just too cool to ignore. |
 | Albert Einstein | Plant-Based Foods | Fermented Flavors | Plant-based foods are like the E=mc^2 of sustainable nutrition, offering a balanced diet that's good for both you and the planet. |