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Capers in Brine

Pickled flower buds of the caper bush preserved in salted brine.

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About Capers in Brine

Capers in brine are unopened flower buds of the caper bush preserved in salted brine. They are used as a sharp, salty accent in sauces, salads, dressings, fish dishes, pasta, spreads, and cooked vegetables, where a small quantity can provide pronounced flavour.

They have a bright, tangy, salty flavour with a characteristic herbal and slightly bitter note. The buds are usually firm and tender-crisp, though longer storage or cooking can soften them. Smaller capers tend to be delicate, while larger buds provide a more substantial bite.

They are sold in jars or tins submerged in brine and are commonly drained before use. Rinsing reduces saltiness; chopping distributes the flavour, while frying or cooking concentrates their savoury character and can make the outer surface more tender or crisp.

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Capers in Brine nutrition & diet

Capers in Brine nutritional value

Capers, canned

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
23kcal
Protein
2.4g
Carbs
4.9g
Fat
0.9g

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Portions & preparation

Use the drained buds as the edible portion, and distinguish them from their brine. Rinsing can alter the briny taste and surface salt contribution. Record jarred or other preserved form, drained weight, and whether a recipe includes brine, oil, sugar, or additional seasonings.

Compare the right form: Match references to caper flower buds preserved in salted brine, distinguishing drained buds from brine-inclusive portions and recipe mixtures.

Diet considerations

This is a plant-derived caper preparation, but the brine recipe determines compatibility details. Check for vinegar, sugar, flavorings, or other additions, and review the complete dish for fish, dairy, meat, coatings, or cereal ingredients. Portion patterns usually reflect use as a condiment or flavoring rather than a standalone serving.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
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  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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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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