Capparis spinosa (wild)
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Capparis spinosa (wild)

Common name:
Caper Bush

Local name:
Kebere, Gebre, Kapari

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
fruits, fresh

Native to the Mediterranean, the caper bush is a perennial deciduous that can reach 1-3m in height. Its distribution is widespread in disturbed habitats and is even found growing on walls. Its flower buds (caper berries) are usually consumed pickled in food, but the plant is also used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(67) 283
Water (g)80.58
Protein (g)4.1
Fat (g)0.52
Available carbohydrates (g)9.42
Dietary Fiber (g)4.29
Ash (g)1.09
Ca (mg)121
Fe (mg)1.19
Mg (mg)60
P (mg)74
K (mg)564
Na (mg)6
Zn (mg)0.78
Vit A-RAE (mcg)32
ß-carotene (mcg)386
VitC (mg)62
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