Features
- Ingredients: caper leaves 80%, Sicilian sea salt 20%.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily (Aeolian Islands DOP).
- Pack size: 100 g.
- Availability: all year round (January–December).
- Packaging: sealed plastic wrapper.
- Producer: packed for AranciaDoc at the plant in C.da Chiusa di Carlo, Avola (SR).
- Storage: cool, dry place.
- Notes: artisan product, unpasteurised, with no preservatives.
Choose AranciaDoc® Caper Leaves in Sea Salt 100 g and bring a piece of authentic Sicily to your table — an explosion of flavour, fragrance and Mediterranean tradition.
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Caper Leaves in Sea Salt description
AranciaDoc® Caper Leaves in Sea Salt are one of the most refined delicacies of Sicilian tradition.
Hand-picked from the capers of the Aeolian Islands DOP and preserved in fine Sicilian sea salt, they hold the intense aroma and unmistakable savouriness of the Mediterranean.
With a delicate texture and unique taste, they are perfect for seasoning salads, meat and fish, but also for creative recipes such as crispy battered fritters or gourmet dressings.
A natural, authentic product, a symbol of the bond between the land and the sea of Sicily.
Discover the whole range of AranciaDoc® Sicilian specialities, where every flavour tells a story of tradition and artisan quality.
Nutritional information
AranciaDoc® Sicilian caper leaves are not only a delicious ingredient, but also a concentrate of natural wellbeing:
- rich in vitamins C, E, K, A and the B group;
- a source of minerals (calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium);
- contain natural antioxidants such as thymol and carvacrol;
- promote digestion and gut wellbeing;
- help counter oxidative stress and cell ageing.
A touch of flavour and health in every dish.
- Energy: 175 kJ – 42 kcal
- Fat: 1.1 g (of which saturates 0.0 g)
- Carbohydrate: 0.1 g (of which sugars 0.0 g)
- Protein: 3.1 g
- Salt: 15.8 g
- Moisture: 68.1 g
In the kitchen
Caper leaves are a versatile, surprising ingredient:
- to be lightly rinsed to reduce the saltiness and used on salads, fish, meat and vegetables;
- ideal for dressing bruschetta or Mediterranean pasta dishes;
- perfect fried in batter for a crunchy, original starter;
- excellent for enriching sauces, ragùs or dishes based on pulses.
Frequently asked questions
- Do the leaves need desalting before use?
Yes, simply rinse them briefly or leave them in water for a few minutes to reduce the excess salt. - How do you use them in the kitchen?
You can use them raw or cooked, to add flavour to dishes or as a gourmet garnish. - Are they DOP?
Yes, they come from the Caper of the Aeolian Islands DOP, one of the protected excellences of Sicily. - Do they contain preservatives?
No, they are 100% natural, preserved only with Sicilian sea salt. - Where can I buy quality caper leaves online?
At AranciaDoc, a portal dedicated to the sale of typical Sicilian products, such as spices, vegetables, citrus fruit and much more.
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).