Everyday Food Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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26) The Hottest Part Of A Chili Pepper Are The Seeds

Recipes often call for removing the seeds from chili peppers, to tone down the heat. This makes it seem like the seeds are the hottest part, but that is false. It's actually the rib and pith of the peppers that contain the most capsaicin and therefore bring the heat! The seeds themselves are not hot, but because they're attached to the rib, the heat can get transferred to them. That's why it's probably best to remove them along with the pith and rib, unless you want that extra kick.