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? Caper |
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| Scientific classification |
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Plantae
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| Division: |
Magnoliophyta
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| Class: |
Magnoliopsida
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| Order: |
Caryophyllales
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| Family: |
Capparaceae
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| Genus: |
Capparis
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| Species: |
C. spinosa
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Capparis spinosa
Linnaeus, 1753 |
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A Caper (Capparis spinosa) is a shrub from the Mediterranean region. It is best known for its edible buds and fruit which are usually consumed pickled.
 Culinary uses - Contents
The pickled or salted caper bud (also called caper) is often used as a seasoning or garnish. Capers are a common ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. The grown fruit of the caper shrub is also available, prepared similarly to the buds, as caper berries.The berries, when ready to pick, are a dark olive green and about the size of a kernel of maize. They are picked and then pickled in a vinegar and salt solution.Capers are often enjoyed in cold smoked salmon or cured salmon dishes, salad, pizza, pasta and sauces.It was used in ancient Greece as a carminative. The caper-berry is mentioned in the Bible in the book of Ecclesiastes as "avionah" according to modern interpretation of the word.
Additional information - Contents
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Gernot Katzer's Spice Dictionary — Caper
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Caper factsheet — NewCROP, Purdue University
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