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I don’t think capsaicin is that much of an insecticide. AFAIK its primary purpose is to deter consumption by mammals since the seeds are more likely to survive if eaten by birds (who are immune to capsaicin).
Of course that makes it extra amusing that we’re specifically after this stuff.
Plants: evolves to produce chemical that causes pain from consumption
Humans: evolves to become masochistic
don’t forget cocaine and cannabinoids
:absolutely drowning food in Sriracha: the spice must flow
Relevant
My gut does not run without it
