Why does freshly ground pepper have so much more flavor than pepper that has been ground ahead of time?

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Why does freshly ground pepper have so much more flavor than pepper that has been ground ahead of time?

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The flavour of pepper comes from an oil. The oil is volatile and evaporates over time. Grinding it makes it easier for the oil to evaporate.

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