> replicated objects are only ”approximately correct” Regarding food and drinks, there are numerous quips across TNG that replicated edible things aren't quite

> replicated objects are only ”approximately correct” Regarding food and drinks, there are numerous quips across TNG that replicated edible things aren't quite up to spec to the homemade, natural ones, and often altered to provide optimal nutrients† or prevent deleterious effects (notably alcohol). † I suppose that's how Troy's getting away with her massive chocolate dessert consumption