How do spices get their flavor?

https://theconversation.com/how-do-spices-get-their-flavor-202591

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Skuldug@kbin.social · 5 pts · 3y (1 reply)

All of these plants just trying to survive in nature and we come along thinking man that sure is a tasty defense mechanism. I never really thought about it in terms of flavor coming from plant communication. In some cases I suppose we are enjoying the mating calls of plants as well.

Sal@mander.xyz · 6 pts · 3y

All of these plants just trying to survive in nature and we come along thinking man that sure is a tasty defense mechanism.

I mean, spices like Cardemom and Cinnamon must have expected their deliciousness would attract some humans... But the world's spiciest peppers?! Poor guys are in disbelief.