Imperial Taster

The Imperial Taster was charged with the duty of tasting the Emperor's food before it was eaten by the Emperor, to prevent poisoning.

Bayushi Togai
The Imperial Taster in 1123 was Bayushi Togai. He had been maneuvered into the position because of being a descendant of Agasha Kitsuki, so that he would survive the poison that weakened Emperor Hantei XXXVIII moments before Bayushi Shoju killed him and began the Scorpion Coup.