Small Capers of Salina DOP - Mirabito

Produced on the island of Salina, Sicily Each bottle contains approximately 160 g. of small capers (over 12 mm) from the Aeolian Islands PDO grown in Salina (without the use of chemical fertilizers) and approximately 40 gr. of sea salt. INGREDIENTS: Salina DOP capers, sea salt. SIZE: 200 g Capers: What are they? Sicily, among the countless natural ingredients it boasts, is fortunate to have capers in its territory, among the best our Small Capers of Salina DOP. The Small Capers of Salina PDO do not come from a tree, but a simple shrub, and theirs are not fruits but flowers, that is, buds that are still open. The plant, always green in colour, rather small, grows in the form of a bush, between the cracks in the walls, between the cracks in the rocks and in the barren earth. It doesn't need water, and loves calcareous and dry soils. The original name of the shrub is Capperis spinosa, a plant native to Greece and Asia Minor, typical of the Mediterranean basin. WHERE CAN THE BEST CAPERS BE FOUND? The homeland of the caper is Italy and in particular the island of Sicily. At the top of the list of the best capers are those from the Aeolian Islands, starting with the Capers Piccoli di Salina DOP, and naturally from Pantelleria. Curiosity: Did you know that Salina PDO Small Capers are famous for being the tastiest? Their small shape makes them much tastier than capers of other shapes. Characteristics: Type: Small Capers Conservation: Exclusively natural, with sea salt Origin: Capparis plant grown on the island of Salina (Aeolian). Recommendations for use: Always desalinate under a jet of water before use. Properties: They are diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anticancer. They help digestion and circulation. They fight tiredness during seasonal changes. And you can also use them for anti-aging masks How to use Salina PDO Small Capers in the kitchen? we can use the Small Capers of Salina DOP everywhere to enrich dishes: from salads (primarily tomatoes) to pasta (the most famous being olives and capers), up to fish and meat. In flavoring a dish with their strong flavour, capers also allow us to avoid an important waste for our health: the excessive use of salt. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAPERS AND CUCUNCI: Our Capers Piccoli di Salina DOP come from the caper which, as we have said, is not a fruit, but simply a bud. Instead, after flowering a real fruit is formed: the cucuncio. It has a more tapered shape and a larger size than the caper. The capers produced and marketed by us are a natural product, preserved with sea salt, without flavourings, preservatives or essences of any kind.