Organic Capers in Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4.5 oz.

Organic Capers in Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4.5 oz. From the volcanic Sicilian islands of Pantelleria, Salina, and Lipari. Their floral flavor is superior to that of harsh, vinegar-packed capers. The olive oil softens and mellows the flavor. Capers are the flower buds of a bush that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean, but the very best capers come from the tiny volcanic islands off the coast of Sicily, where the distinct cultivars nocellae and nocellara grow. The islanders insist that salt-curing is the only way to preserve the intense floral flavors and firm texture of the delicate buds, which may then be totally destroyed by the vinegar or brine-packing favored by other countries. After salt-curing, these organic capers are packed in organic extra virgin olive oil, and ready for salads, sauces, caponata, or any recipe that calls for capers. 4.5 oz., Brand Cereal TerraPacked Italian-style in organic extra virgin olive oilFrom the vo...