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

O Que É 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.

Qual o Sabor de Caper Berries?

Caper Berries tem um sabor briny, salty, tangy, pungent, slightly floral, mildly spicy com aromas de briny, pungent, acidic.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do Chef

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.

Substitutos e Proporções de Caper Berries

O melhor substituto para Caper Berries é Green Olives (pitted, brined), usado na proporção de 1:1. Offers similar briny, salty, and tangy notes, good texture match.

Substitutos para Caper Berries com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Green Olives (pitted, brined) Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Caper Berries

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Caper Berries?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Caper Berries?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Caper Berries?

O melhor substituto é Green Olives (pitted, brined) (1:1). Offers similar briny, salty, and tangy notes, good texture match.

Como escolher e armazenar Caper Berries?

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

Precisa de um substituto para Caper Berries agora, ou uma receita que o utilize? Pergunte ao Sous, seu subchefe de cozinha com IA.