Pros & Cons of Placenta Removal

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Q: Dear Dave,

I’ve always removed the placenta and seeds before using jalapeños in recipes. What are the pros and cons of doing so?  Are the seeds and innards of the pods hotter than the flesh?

–Chris

 

A: Hello Chris:

The heat is in the placental tissue, not the seeds, so removing it will decrease the heat of the pod.

–Dave

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