Are chili pepper seeds hot?

Are pepper seeds hot, if so, what are your thoughts?

A: The placental material around the seeds is what makes a pepper the hottest. Although the seeds aren't hot, capsaicin can be found on their surface from contact with surrounding tissue.

The next question is: Is the heat in the seeds? The heat is not in the seeds, it's inside the pepper's white tissue or pith. Also known as the placenta. Here you will find the glands responsible for producing capsaicin. This chemical is a colorless and waxy compound that binds with the receptors in the mouth to create the sensation of heat.

Here's why pepper seeds are so hot.

Capsaicin is a chemical compound that produces fiery heat. It is found in the inner pith or rib. Although the seeds may have some capsaicin on them because they are in direct contact with the ribs, the actual heat is not contained within the seeds.

Are you able to add jalapeno seeds to chili?

Jalapenos are a great way to add spice and heat to any chili recipe. The fresh jalapenos are milder than the spicier chilies like serranos. This is especially true when the seed, which contain the hot oils, have been removed. The jalapeno can be cut into small pieces to allow it's flavor to spread evenly throughout the chili.