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Pickled capers

Pickled capers are unopened caper buds preserved in acidic brine or vinegar, used sparingly as a sharply tangy, salty seasoning or garnish.

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About Pickled capers

Pickled capers are the unopened flower buds of the caper plant preserved in an acidic brine or vinegar. They are small, rounded, and usually olive green, with a soft but slightly firm texture. Their flavour is sharply tangy, salty, and distinctive, so they are commonly used in small amounts as a seasoning or garnish.

They are sold whole, sometimes with stems, and may be packed in brine or vinegar; capers preserved in salt are a separate form. Size and degree of firmness vary. Rinsing or draining can reduce the briny liquid carried into a dish, so the packed product and prepared edible buds are not identical forms.

Ingredient type
whole food

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French

Capres au vinaigre

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Pickled capers nutrition & diet

Pickled capers nutritional value

Reference: Capers, pickled in vinegar

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
38kcal
Protein
2.2g
Carbs
3.5g
Fat
0.9g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Brined or vinegar-packed capers differ from salt-packed capers, and drained or rinsed buds differ from the product with packing liquid. Compare the same preserved form and preparation.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not 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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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Swiss Food Composition Database 7.1 (2026) — 14282 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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