canned capers
Canned capers
Canned capers are unopened caper flower buds preserved in brine or vinegar, adding a sharply salty, tangy flavour to sauces and salads.
About Canned capers
Canned capers are the unopened flower buds of the caper plant preserved in a liquid, commonly brine or vinegar. They are small, greenish buds and are sold whole; the packing liquid and degree of draining vary by product.
Their flavour is sharply salty, tangy, and distinctive, while the texture is tender with a slight firmness. They are used as a seasoning or garnish in sauces, salads, and other savoury foods. Canned capers are a preserved product and should be distinguished from fresh caper buds and from caperberries, which are larger fruit.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Canned capers nutrition & diet
Canned capers nutritional value
Capers, canned
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.
- Calories
- 23kcal
- Protein
- 2.4g
- Carbs
- 4.9g
- Fat
- 0.9g
Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.
Measurements depend on the packing liquid and whether capers are drained or rinsed. Brine- and vinegar-packed products may differ in added ingredients and moisture.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Capers, canned ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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