Capers in Brine (джонджоли в рассоле , ჯონჯოლის მწნილი) from Tbilisi, Georgia

Manufacturer: ChefShop

2.75 OZ Glass Jar Grown on the island of Pantelleria and preserved in the native sea salt for La Favorita Fish. The island of Pantelleria is 70 km away from Africa and 85 km from Sicily. It is considered by many culinary afficianados as the ultimate source for capers. These are large capers, picked just before they were ready to flower. Preserved in sea salt as they are also means that none of this aromatic flavor has been lost. A rare find indeed!

Manufacturer: ROLAND Brand: Roland

Roland Nonpareilles (Nonpareil) Capers are the smallest of the commercially used capers. They are green/gray. The caper is the flower bud of a low growing vine found in Mediterranean countries. It is cured in brine and packed in vinegar. Capers are now being used in a wide variety of dishes, from the traditional Greek, Spanish and Italian cuisines to more American dishes such as meatloaf or tuna fish salads. Non-Pareil or Non Pareil

Manufacturer: Cento Brand: Cento

Capers are the buds of a wild shrub that flourish along the Mediterranean Coasts of Europe. Select capers are dried and loosely packed in coarse sea salt. Many cooks prefer them in this form, because the capers are closest to their original flavor opposed to marinating in brine.

Manufacturer: Caperelle Brand: Caperelle

La Caperelle Caperberries from Spain are the unopened flower bud of the caper bush. Caperberries, packed only in water and vinegar, are tender but crunchy. As a garnish to sandwiches, to accompany cheeses and salumi, or in salads, these are a convenient way to spice up your family meals and dinner parties

Manufacturer: Alessi Brand: Alessi

Brand: L'Estornell

L'Estornell Caper Berries Marinated in White Wine Vinegar. Enjoy the unique flavor and dramatic appearance of the all-natural wild Caper Berry in dozens of imaginative ways. Can be used on salads, pizza, tapas, seafood entrees, cocktails and more. Stern and chop to incorporate into: dips, vegetable purees, souffles, spreads, sautes and salad dressing.

Manufacturer: Caravaglio Brand: CARAVAGLIO

Capers, the preserved bud of the caper plant, are an essential part of Mediterranean cooking. These capers are biologically cultivated on Salina, one of the Aeolian Islands. Salina is well-known for its flavorful capers, the result of exceptionally fertile soil and favorable climates. The word for caper comes from the Arabic word kabur. There is a strong association between the caper plant and oceans and seas due to the proximity of the plant to these areas. The caper plant is said to be native to the Mediterranean basin, but its range actually stretches from the Atlantic coasts of the Canary Islands, Morocco to the Black Sea, to Crimea and Armenia, and eastward to the Caspian Sea and into Iran.It makes sense that capers are an integral element of Mediterranean cuisine. Their sharp tangy bite often accent fish, pizza, salads and sauces. To bring about the complex flavors of the caper they must be cured. They are first dried in the sun and then packed under layers of salt, vinegar, wine or salt brine. During this process the natural mustard oil intensifies and the capers develop their characteristic piquant flavor. Many culinary authorities prize capers packed under layers of salt, the flavor being brighter and more intense. Occasionally one can also find the cured or pickled young sprouts, or leaves of the caper bush also used as a condiment.

Brand: Jansal Valley

Harvested from the richest farmland in Spain, these capers have a delicate texture and vibrant natural green color. Used since Roman times, they are a perfect garnish on you favorite meat, vegetable and fish dishes.

Brand: Giannetti Artisans

This particular Sicilian Almond & Caper Spread unites the sweetness and fragrance of two essential Sicilian ingredients; capers of Pantelleria and delicious Sicilian almonds. Capers occupy a permanent post in the Mediterranean flora. Between May and September caper bushes begin to flower and the buds becomes what we know as capers. Pantelleria island is a hot, dry, wind-swept volcanic island south of Sicily and east of Tunisia. The capers from Pantelleria are the best of all. For four main reasons: the island's volcanic soil give the capers their particular taste; the temperature of the island alternates between hot days and cool nights giving the capers their strong fragrance; there is a rich tradition of growing and picking capers on Pantelleria; and last but not least, the particular caper variety, which grows only on Pantelleria (the cultivar spinosa nocellara), is very special and rare plant. Pantelleria capers are so unique, they are the only capers that are certified IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta). Then we have the Sicilian Almonds. Sicilian almonds are the best almonds in the world due to the fact that they are naturally grown in Sicily's volcanic soil. Unlike other almonds they are also sundried rather than dried through using industrial machinery. Our Sicilian Almond & Caper spread is an excellent appetizer for canapè, toasted bread and focaccia bread. Suggested for pasta dishes as well! Ingredients: Capers 45%, Extravirgin olive oil, almonds 9%, parsley, basil. (2.99 OZ) - also available at giannettiartisans.com