Are The Seeds The Hottest Part Of A Jalapeno?
No, the seeds are not the hottest part of a jalapeno. The heat of a jalapeno pepper comes from the white ribs, known as the pith, inside the pepper. The seeds themselves do not contain capsaicin, the chemical compound responsible for the spicy sensation, but they can pick up some of the heat from being in contact with the pith. Removing the seeds can reduce the heat level, but it is the pith that makes the jalapeno spicy.