Why do some name brand items taste differently than off-brand items, yet they have the same ingredients?

Question

Why do some name brand items taste differently than off-brand items, yet they have the same ingredients?

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Answer 1

Quality and freshness of ingredients makes a difference. Example: I have a lot of family members who like to bake. You can clearly tell which one uses real butter, fresh milk, flour that hasn’t been sitting in the cupboard for a year, real chocolate etc.