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Introduction
*Caperberries are the fruits of the perennial spiny shrub, Capparis spinosa of the family Capparaceae, native to the Mediterranean region.
*They are oblong, semi-green and about the size of a table grape.
*They have a mild lemony taste with a strong caper flavor but are less flavorful than pickled capers.
* Caperberries are not as widely used as the capers and are mostly restricted to Spain, but some people prefer caperberries to the strongly flavored capers.
*Unripe caperberries are more pungent than fully ripened ones.
*Caperberries are cured and used much in the same fashion as the olives.
*Sometimes, caperberries are substituted for olives to garnish a martini.
*Fresh raw caperberries, though edible, are not eaten raw. In some parts of Eastern India, they are eaten as an appetizer.
*They are generally used in small quantities to season meat and fish sauces and marinades, sometimes added to salads, pasta and pizzas, and also eaten as finger food.
*Buying and storage: Capers in brine solution keep well at room temperature for up to 6 months. Opened jars should be refrigerated in their own contents tightly closed, and used within 6 months.
*Caperberries are the fruits of the perennial spiny shrub, Capparis spinosa of the family Capparaceae, native to the Mediterranean region.
*They are oblong, semi-green and about the size of a table grape.
*They have a mild lemony taste with a strong caper flavor but are less flavorful than pickled capers.
* Caperberries are not as widely used as the capers and are mostly restricted to Spain, but some people prefer caperberries to the strongly flavored capers..
*Unripe caperberries are more pungent than fully ripened ones.
*Caperberries are cured and used much in the same fashion as the olives.
*Sometimes, caperberries are substituted for olives to garnish a martini.
*Fresh raw caperberries, though edible, are not eaten raw. In some parts of Eastern India, they are eaten as an appetizer.
*They are generally used in small quantities to season meat and fish sauces and marinades, sometimes added to salads, pasta and pizzas, and also eaten as finger food.
*Buying and storage: Capers in brine solution keep well at room temperature for up to 6 months. Opened jars should be refrigerated in their own contents tightly closed, and used within 6 months.
Is it raw?
Yes and No.
*Yes, if you pick them straight from the caper bush.
*No, as all the caperberries available in the supermarkets are either packed in sea salt or in glass jars cured in salt and vinegar to develop the strong flavor.
Health Benefits
1. Caperberries are very low in calories, has minimal amounts of fats and no cholesterol.
2. Good source of B-group vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6, and folic acid that are essential to enhance the energy production from the foods.
3. Moderate source of Vitamin A. It enhances the eye sight, fights against acne, and results in smooth radiant skin.
4. Good source of Vitamin C, a natural water soluble antioxidant. It enhances the body's immune system, increases the elasticity of skin and blood vessels, and prevents bruising of the skin.
5. Moderate source of Vitamin E and selenium, which are natural antioxidants that scavenge the free radicals that oxidize fats, preserves the integrity of cell membranes, and protects our body.
6. Good source of Vitamin K, which prevents internal and external bleeding.
7. Good source of minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and manganese, which play a very important role in maintaining proper metabolic activities of the body.
8. Good source of soluble dietary fiber. It adds roughage to the contents of the intestines, promotes satiety, promotes the health of the colon, and also helps in relieving constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disorders, etc.
9. Caperberries are used to treat flatulence, and also are considered hepatic stimulants and protectors, improving liver function.
10. Very good source of rutin, a flavonoid and antioxidant that strengthens the capillary walls.
1. Caperberries are very low in calories, has minimal amounts of fats and no cholesterol.
2. Good source of B-group vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6, and folic acid that are essential to enhance the energy production from the foods.
3. Moderate source of Vitamin A. It enhances the eye sight, fights against acne, and results in smooth radiant skin.
4. Good source of Vitamin C, a natural water soluble antioxidant. It enhances the body's immune system, increases the elasticity of skin and blood vessels, and prevents bruising of the skin.
5. Moderate source of Vitamin E and selenium, which are natural antioxidants that scavenge the free radicals that oxidize fats, preserves the integrity of cell membranes, and protects our body.
6. Good source of Vitamin K, which prevents internal and external bleeding.
7. Good source of minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and manganese, which play a very important role in maintaining proper metabolic activities of the body.
8. Good source of soluble dietary fiber. It adds roughage to the contents of the intestines, promotes satiety, promotes the health of the colon, and also helps in relieving constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disorders, etc.
9. Caperberries are used to treat flatulence, and also are considered hepatic stimulants and protectors, improving liver function.
10. Very good source of rutin, a flavonoid and antioxidant that strengthens the capillary walls.
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