The plant is best known for the edible flower buds (capers), used as a seasoning or garnish, and the fruit (caper berries), both of which are usually consumed salted or pickled.

Sep 11, 2025 · Experts explain what are capers, types of capers, and how to buy capers in the supermarket. Plus, find out how to use capers and the difference between caper berries and …

Dec 19, 2023 · You might have seen them in the grocery aisle, but what is a caper anyway? We dive into where capers come from, caper flavor, caper varieties and how to use them.

Feb 10, 2025 · They’re the buds of a caper bush, and while they taste vegetal, like olives, they’re technically considered a fruit. Capers grow predominantly in the Mediterranean, as well as in …

Dec 4, 2025 · Capers are immature flower buds harvested from the caper bush, which now grows worldwide. They're salty, briny and tangy, and a small amount can significantly enhance a …

Dec 13, 2024 · Caper plants are grown in the Mediterranean, and also sometimes in parts of Asia and Australia. The capers grown on Pantelleria, a small island off the coast of Sicily, are said …

Jun 27, 2025 · Capers are the actual berries of the caper bush (Capparis spinosa) before they have matured and grown hard seeds. Caperberries, while they may look like tiny fruits, are …

Jun 26, 2025 · Capers are the pickled, unopened flower buds of the Mediterranean caper bush that pack an incredible flavor punch despite their tiny size. These small, green orbs deliver a …

Dec 12, 2025 · caper, (genus Capparis), genus of some 250 species of low prickly trees, shrubs, or lianas (family Capparaceae). Several species are cultivated for their edible parts. The …

Jun 12, 2024 · Small, green, briny capers are a delicious addition to chicken, pasta, seafood and more. But what are capers?