eli5: Why do artificially flavored drinks and foods taste artificial and not like the real thing?

Question

eli5: Why do artificially flavored drinks and foods taste artificial and not like the real thing?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Because they are artificial. While a food chemist can replicate the main flavors, there are always trace components that either are too hard to expense to add/replicate. Your sense of taste is very advance and can tel the difference.