artificialmente produzido

You use it just like an adjective phrase. In Portuguese, the adverb artificialmente (artificially) modifies the participle produzido (produced). Remember to match the gender! If you are talking about a 'flavor' (sabor), use produzido. If it is a 'light' (luz), use produzida. It is very flexible and works in science or gossip.

Use it when discussing food ingredients at the supermarket. It is perfect for professional reports about manufacturing. You can also use it metaphorically. Use it to describe a 'fake' smile in a tense meeting. It works well when you want to sound precise and objective.

Don't use it for simple hand-made crafts. For a knitted sweater, use feito à mão. Avoid it when talking about 'fake news'; use notícias falsas instead. It sounds a bit too clinical for a romantic breakup. Saying your ex's love was artificialmente produzido might be too robotic even for a dramatic exit!

In Brazil and Portugal, there is a growing movement toward 'natural' living. People are becoming suspicious of things artificialmente produzidos. You will see this phrase on food labels and in environmental debates. It reflects a modern shift from celebrating industrial progress to valuing the 'pure' and 'authentic'.

You might hear sintético for fabrics or chemicals. People also use fake (yes, the English word) for social media vibes. Processado is the go-to for food. But artificialmente produzido remains the most 'official' and clear way to state the facts.