Caper is a plant variety that comes from the cruciferous family and has a salty flavor. Capers are a widely used ingredient, especially in Mediterranean cuisine. Salt is an important ingredient in the processing, which gives capers its characteristic flavor.
Capers grow in salty areas in nature and have a salty taste by themselves. However, the use of salt in the caper processing process improves the taste and consistency of the herb. Capers have a better aroma and characteristic sour-salty taste by salting process.
Salt moderates the bitterness of the caper and balances its flavor. Also, salt helps the capers retain their natural color. The salting process reveals the essences of the capers and makes the flavor more intense and complex.
It is widely used in capers, salads, sauces, fish dishes and meat dishes. Salt complements the flavor that capers add to these dishes and creates a harmonious taste with other ingredients. At the same time, salt increases the natural protective effect of caper and prevents its deterioration.