Ingredients & dietary info
Caper berries
Water
Salt
Ascorbic acid
Full ingredients: Caper berries 50%, water, salt, wine vinegar. Acidity regulator: citric acid. Antioxidant: ascorbic acid.
AllergensNo allergens declared on the label.
IMPORTED FROM ITALY
Caper Berries Whole in Brine
$9.99
Whole caper berries, stems on, in a simple brine of water, salt and wine vinegar. Tangy and crunchy with tiny seeds, they make a striking garnish for martinis, cheese boards, smoked salmon and salads. A 10 oz jar from Italy.
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Complete the dish
- Whole, stems on Easy to pick up and pretty on a plate or in a glass.
- Tangy and crunchy A bright, briny bite with tiny, crunchy seeds inside.
- A simple brine Water, salt and wine vinegar, plus citric acid and vitamin C.
- A 10 oz jar 4.94 oz of caper berries once drained. Made in Italy.
MEET THE CAPER BERRY
The caper's bigger, bolder cousin
Capers and caper berries come from the same Mediterranean shrub, Capparis spinosa. Capers are the flower buds, picked before they open. If a bud is left to bloom, the flower becomes a fruit: the caper berry.
Caper berries are about the size of a small olive, with a long stem and lots of tiny seeds inside. They taste tangy and briny like capers, but milder, with a satisfying crunch.
Serve them whole where they'll be seen: on a board, in a cocktail or on top of a salad. For cooking sauces like piccata and puttanesca, reach for our small non-pareil capers.
- Plant
- Capparis spinosa
- What it is
- The fruit of the caper bush
- Taste
- Tangy, briny, milder than capers
- Texture
- Crunchy, with tiny seeds
- Jar
- 10 oz (283 g), 4.94 oz (140 g) drained
- Made in
- Italy
HOW TO ENJOY THEM
Five ways to serve them
- Martini garnishDrop one into a dry martini or a Bloody Mary in place of an olive.
- Cheese and antipasto boardsTheir tang cuts through rich cheeses and salumi.
- Smoked salmon and fishSlice over smoked salmon or serve with grilled fish.
- SaladsHalve and add to tomato, potato or green salads.
- Next to roast meatsServe alongside cold roast beef or vitello tonnato.
TRY THIS TONIGHT
Smoked salmon toasts with caper berries
An easy, elegant bite for guests. The caper berries add tang and crunch.
Ingredients
- 12 slices toasted baguette or crackers
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 6 caper berries, halved
- Fresh dill
Method
- Stir the lemon juice into the cream cheese.
- Spread a little on each toast and top with a fold of smoked salmon.
- Finish each with half a caper berry and a small sprig of dill.
Assemble just before serving so the toasts stay crisp.
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THE DETAILS
Everything that goes into it
About this product
Pairing & enjoyment ideas
Ways to enjoy it
Garnish a martini or Bloody Mary with a caper berry on its stem.
Set out on a cheese or antipasto board.
Slice over smoked salmon, grilled fish or a tomato salad.
Set out on a cheese or antipasto board.
Slice over smoked salmon, grilled fish or a tomato salad.
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Storage & care
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, follow the storage directions on the label.
Where it’s made
Italy
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CAPERS OR CAPER BERRIES?
Two parts of the same plant
Both come from the caper bush, but they cook very differently.
Caper Berries
- What it is
- The fruit
- Size
- About olive-size, with stem
- Taste
- Tangy, milder, crunchy seeds
- Best for
- Garnishes, boards, cocktails
Non-Pareil Capers
- What it is
- The unopened flower bud
- Size
- Small, under 7 mm
- Taste
- Briny, lemony, concentrated
- Best for
- Piccata, puttanesca, sauces
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Your caper berry questions, answered
What's the difference between capers and caper berries?
Both grow on the caper bush. Capers are the flower buds, picked before they bloom. Caper berries are the fruit that forms after the flower opens. Caper berries are larger, milder and have crunchy seeds.
What do caper berries taste like?
Tangy and briny, a bit like a caper crossed with a pickle, with a crunchy, seedy center.
Do I eat the stem?
No. Hold the berry by the stem and bite the berry off.
How do I use caper berries?
Use them whole as a garnish: in martinis, on cheese and antipasto boards, with smoked salmon or on salads. You can also slice them into dishes that use capers.
Should I rinse them?
It's up to you. A quick rinse softens the brine if you prefer them less salty.
How do I store them after opening?
Keep the berries covered in their brine, close the lid and store the jar in the fridge.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. Build an oil & vinegar box or a jam & antipasti collection on our Gifts page, and add a free handwritten note.
What if something arrives damaged?
Glass travels well with us, but if anything arrives broken, contact us with a photo and we’ll make it right.