Condiment/Fruit | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free Low Calorie

Caper Berries

Capparis spinosa Allergen-Free
Caper Berries

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Capparaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean, Italian
  • Seasonality Year-Round (preserved)
  • Source Caper bush fruit

Was ist Caper Berries?

The fruit of the caper bush, larger than caper buds, typically pickled in brine or vinegar, offering a briny, tangy, and slightly floral flavor.

Wie schmeckt Caper Berries?

Caper Berries hat einen briny, salty, tangy, pungent, slightly floral, mildly spicy Geschmack mit briny, pungent, acidic Aromen.

Taste
Briny, Salty, Tangy, Pungent, Slightly floral, Mildly spicy
Texture
Firm, Crunchy seeds inside, Juicy flesh
Aroma
Briny, Pungent, Acidic
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Nährwertangaben

Per 15g (3-4 berries)
Calories23 kcal
Total Fat0.8 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2 g
Total Carbohydrate5 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium40 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium40 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

Before using, rinse caper berries thoroughly to remove excess salt and vinegar, then pat dry to control the dish's seasoning and allow their nuanced flavor to shine.

Caper Berries Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Caper Berries ist Green Olives (pitted, brined), verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Offers similar briny, salty, and tangy notes, good texture match.

Ersatz für Caper Berries mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Green Olives (pitted, brined) Am besten 1:1 Offers similar briny, salty, and tangy notes, good texture match.
Gherkins (cornichons) 1:1 Provides a similar tart, vinegary crunch, but less briny complexity.
Large Capers (buds) 1.5x volume Closest flavor match, but much smaller and lacks the distinct texture of berries.
Pickled Artichoke Hearts (chopped) 1:1 For a similar tangy, savory, and slightly fibrous addition to salads or antipasti.

Wie man Caper Berries auswählt & lagert

  1. Look for firm, unblemished berries submerged in their brine.
  2. Refrigerate after opening.

Womit passt Caper Berries gut zusammen?

  • Seafood
  • pasta
  • salads
  • cured meats
  • cream cheese
  • smoked salmon.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Caper Berries?

Briny, Salty, Tangy, Pungent, Slightly floral, Mildly spicy Briny, Pungent, Acidic

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Caper Berries?

Der beste Ersatz ist Green Olives (pitted, brined) (1:1). Offers similar briny, salty, and tangy notes, good texture match.

Wie wählt und lagert man Caper Berries?

Look for firm, unblemished berries submerged in their brine. Refrigerate after opening.

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