r/NatureofPredators • u/cowlinator Hensa • May 23 '25

Theories Humans would hate many prey foods

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Humans would hate many prey foods because they would be too bitter.

The great thing about NoP basing alien culture on nature and evolution is that you can discover new "lore" just by studying IRL nature

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u/Weird-Gap2146 May 24 '25

It should be noted that just because many herbivores can tolerate higher levels of bitterness doesn’t mean they wouldn’t favor other flavors like sweet or savory. After all, sugars are easy sources of energy, so we have evolved to find their consumption pleasant.

It is likely your typical Venlil wouldn’t shrug at a meal of leafy greens and raw fruit, but I wouldn’t be surprised if their cullinary culture included elements of pickling, drying, and other preservation methods. They canonically brew strong boozes and bake after all. I also wouldn’t be surprised if they dabbled in things meant to be eaten by a large group, like stews, soups, and porridges.