Artificial flavors are simply chemical mixtures that mimic a natural flavor in some way. Anything that we smell has to contain some sort of volatile chemical — a chemical that evaporates and enters a person's nose. Therefore, most artificial flavors have both taste and smell components. In the food industry, flavors can be categorized as artificial flavors, natural flavors, and spices. Flavors are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are either “generally recognized as safe” substances or food additives, which must be approved by the FDA. Artificial flavors are additives designed to mimic the taste of natural ingredients. They are a cheap way for manufacturers to make something taste like strawberry, for example, without actually using any real strawberries. Happy learning.

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