How did salt and pepper become the world’s most popular spices?
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This is mostly the case for Europe/the west.
Salt becuse it was vital for preservation of meats and vegetables. Especially in countrys with harsher winters. See; The cultural foods of scandinavia for example.
Pepper became popular as a way to cover the flavour of spoiled meat. Which was highly significant for the maritime powers of Europe.
Both Salt and Pepper have remained as Stables, not only through the cultural tradition. But also becuse they are abel to enhance other flavours. Hence why they are still heavily incorporated in modern cuisine.
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