Is it true that all the heat of a chilli is in its seeds?
No, this is a bit of a culinary myth! The heat of a chilli is actually down to a substance called capsaicin and only a tiny amount is found in the seeds – the largest amount is to be found in the white bits that hold the seeds and also in the flesh of the chilli itself. The good news is that the spiciness of chillies encourages the body to release endorphins, which flood the brain with feelings of well-being!
