Remember back to the “old days” when you could readily find artificial fruit at the old corner five and dimes. That was years before Walmart was even in the making.

Artificial fruit in baked goods and baking products is incredibly common. In 2011, the LA Times reported a variety of examples of fake fruit—specifically, blueberries—found in food products.

According to her, the effect of artificial ripening on fruit quality, including properties such as colour, taste and feel are lost considerably and does not give the natural aroma and flavour to ...