Features
- Variety and origin: aubergine Caponata made with fresh, wholesome ingredients from Sicily.
- Ingredients: fried aubergines 49%, celery, onion, double concentrated tomato purée 5%, green olives, capers, tomato pulp 1.7%, sugar, sunflower seed oil, basil, white vinegar (sulphites), salt. Acid: E330. May contain olive stone fragments. May contain: gluten, eggs, milk, fish, soya, mustard, tree nuts (walnuts, pistachios).
- Appearance and taste: a typical Sicilian dish, with an intense, sweet-and-sour flavour and aromatic notes of tomato and capers.
- Production method: vegetable preserves in oil, prepared according to the traditional Sicilian recipe.
- Nutritional benefits: rich in fibre, potassium and antioxidants such as anthocyanins, which help fight free radicals and support cardiovascular health.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C/da Poggiarelli.
- Format: 280 g glass jar, packed by hand.
Discover AranciaDoc® Aubergine Caponata, the true Sicilian speciality, ready to enjoy, made with natural ingredients and shipped directly from the producer to your table.
Good to know
Aubergine Caponata (280 g): description
The AranciaDoc® Aubergine Caponata is one of the most iconic recipes of Sicilian tradition, made with local, wholesome ingredients.
The aubergines, the stars of this dish, are fried and blended with tomato, celery, onions, olives and capers, to achieve the perfect sweet-and-sour balance that has made caponata famous all over the world.
Made in Sicily, following recipes handed down through generations, AranciaDoc® caponata keeps all the authentic flavour of the Mediterranean.
Ideal to enjoy as a starter, a side dish or with bruschetta and warm bread, it is a ready-to-eat speciality that brings the scent and taste of true Sicilian cooking to the table.
Available all year round, from January to December, and shipped by express courier, directly from the producer to your table.
Nutritional information
- Energy: 707 kJ – 171 kcal
- Fat: 14.4 g (of which saturates 1.7 g)
- Carbohydrate: 7.8 g (of which sugars 5.3 g)
- Fibre: 2.8 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Salt: 1.4 g
Benefits and properties
The Sicilian aubergine caponata is a tasty yet balanced dish, rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre that aid digestion.
Aubergines provide anthocyanins, which are good for the heart and circulation.
A healthy, complete dish, ready to enjoy, perfect for anyone who loves the typical flavours of the Mediterranean diet.
In the kitchen
The AranciaDoc® Caponata is ideal for:
- starters and bruschetta;
- a side dish for grilled meat and fish;
- a dressing for pasta or couscous;
- filling gourmet sandwiches and savoury pies.
Excellent served cold or lukewarm, it keeps its flavour intact even after opening (if stored in the refrigerator).
Frequently asked questions
- How is AranciaDoc® aubergine caponata made?
According to the traditional Sicilian recipe, with fried aubergines, celery, onion, tomato, olives and capers - What are the nutritional benefits?
It is rich in fibre and antioxidants, with good fats and few calories. - How should I store it after opening?
Keep the jar in a cool, dry place before consuming. Then in the refrigerator once opened, making sure it is tightly closed to preserve its aroma and freshness. - Where can I buy Sicilian aubergine caponata online?
At Aranciadoc, a site for Sicilian products also dedicated to the online sale of typical Sicilian preserves, shipped from Sicily.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).