mezzomediCaper berry
Caper berry, milder than caper, crisp and tangy.
Caper berries are the fleshy fruit that follows the caper flower, with a plump and tender texture. They offer a salty, slightly pungent, and tart flavor, less intense than capers. Used in Mediterranean cuisine as a condiment, they bring personality to fish dishes, meat, and salads.
Best pairings
Green olive Classic88%Fresh green olives with capers create a piquant and salty balance typical of Provençal mezzes.
Sardine Classic87%Sardines and capers share salty maritime umami in Provençal dishes and Salade Niçoise.
Garlic Classic86%Essential aromatic base that enhances the piquant side of capers in sauces and vinaigrettes.
Red mullet Classic84%Provençal red mullet benefits from capers as a traditional garnish, a classic pairing from southeastern France.
Flat-leaf parsley Classic83%Fresh parsley balances the intensity of caper berries in Mediterranean chimichurri and salads.
Tomato Classic82%Tomato and caper combine in pasta alla puttanesca and classic Mediterranean tomato sauces.
Sea bass Classic82%Braised sea bass with capers is a classic of Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine.
Extra virgin olive oil Classic80%Caper berries in olive oil, a tangy antipasto.
Anchovy Classic80%Texture and sourness similar to capers: complex flavor in Mediterranean condiments.
Oregano Classic79%Greek oregano and capers share a spicy bitterness, typical of Greek salads and mezes.
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FAQ
What goes with caper berry?
Caper berry pairs especially well with green olive, sardine, garlic, red mullet and flat-leaf parsley. Fresh green olives with capers create a piquant and salty balance typical of Provençal mezzes.
What can I substitute for caper berry?
If you don't have it, try: caper, black olive, green olive.