Features
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Variety and origin: sea-salted capers from the Aeolian Islands – Salina (DOP), renowned for their quality and unique aroma.
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Appearance and shape: small green buds with an intense fragrance and a fleshy texture.
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Taste and aroma: bold, aromatic and slightly briny flavour, typical of Sicilian salted capers.
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Method of preparation: preserved naturally in Sicilian sea salt (15%), with no preservatives or chemical additives.
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Format: glass jar of 150 g.
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Ingredients: capers 85%, salt 15%. May contain: gluten, fish, tree nuts (walnuts, pistachios), celery, sulphites.
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Origin: Italy – Sicily (Salina, Aeolian Islands). Product subject to weight loss.
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Availability period: from January to December.
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Storage: cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.
Good to know
Salina DOP Salted Capers (150 g): description
The AranciaDoc® Salina DOP Salted Capers are one of the most authentic excellences of Sicilian gastronomic tradition.
Grown and picked by hand on the island of Salina, in the heart of the Aeolian Islands, they are immediately immersed in unrefined sea salt, which preserves their properties and intense fragrance.
This artisan method produces a wholesome product that keeps the characteristic aroma of Sicilian capers unchanged.
Ideal for salads, pasta dishes, meat, fish and Mediterranean sauces, they add flavour and personality to every recipe.
Produced and packed at the Ortoledda plant in Caltagirone (CT), the DOP capers represent the excellence of the Aeolian territory.
One of the most popular and sought-after typical Sicilian preserves for enriching your pantry with the authentic flavours of the island.
Nutritional information
Sicilian capers are known for their high content of natural antioxidants, such as quercetin and rutin, which provide anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-tumour support.
Every 100 g of product provides:
- Energy: 117 kJ – 28 kcal
- Fat: 0.8 g (of which saturates 0 g)
- Carbohydrate: 1.2 g (of which sugars 0.3 g)
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Salt: 30.0 g
Rich in minerals and polyphenols, they contribute to heart health and the wellbeing of the immune system, making every dish not only tasty but also healthy.
In the kitchen
The AranciaDoc® Salina DOP Salted Capers are perfect for many recipes:
- flavouring Mediterranean salads and fish dishes;
- enriching pasta alla Norma, pasta alla puttanesca or vegetable dishes;
- making artisan sauces and pestos;
- giving a gourmet touch to meat and cold starters.
To bring out their flavour at its best, we recommend rinsing them under running water before use, to remove the excess salt.
Frequently asked questions
- What sets the typical Salina capers apart from the others?
They are a DOP variety grown in the Aeolian Islands, famous for their intense fragrance and superior quality. - How do you use salted capers in the kitchen?
Rinse them and add them to salads, pasta dishes or sauces for a unique Mediterranean aroma. - How should salted capers be stored?
In a cool, dry place. After opening, we recommend keeping them in the fridge, well sealed. - Where can I buy Salina salted capers online?
At Aranciadoc, a site 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).