Jalapeno has a heat level that varies from mild to hot depending on cultivation and preparation. The heat in jalapeno is due to a chemical called capsaicin and a few other compounds. Capsaicin is concentrated in the seeds and the veins. Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory properties. The same compound is used in pain relieving gels
The jalapeno rates between 2,500 and 10,000 Scoville units in heat. Handling fresh jalapenos may cause mild skin irritation in some individuals. Some handlers choose to wear latex or vinyl gloves while cutting, skinning, or seeding jalapenos. Black Habanero peppers have a rating of 800,000-1000000 Scoville Units in heat
