Collection: Capers (Capparis spinosa)

Properties

Capers (Capparis spinosa) are the unopened flower buds of the caper plant, commonly preserved in salt, vinegar, or brine. They are low in calories and contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits and may support blood sugar and heart health. 

Taste

They have a strong, salty, tangy, slightly bitter, and briny flavor.

Pair them with

Capers pair especially well with fish and seafood, pasta, salads, potatoes, chicken, smoked salmon, and Mediterranean dishes. They work particularly well with lemon, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, butter, olives, and herbs. They them on salads, sandwiches and pizzas.

Collection Area

Foraged in Sham Valley of Ladakh at an altitude of 3300 m above sea level