Unico Capers
Unico Capers
Unico Capers are small pickled flower buds with a sharp, briny, lemony tang — a classic finishing touch for piccata, puttanesca, smoked salmon and tartare.
Highlights
- Small pickled caper buds
- Sharp, briny, lemony tang
- A little adds big flavour
- Very low in calories
What is Unico Capers?
The pickled flower buds of the caper bush, packed in a salty vinegar brine. Tiny but intensely flavoured — sharp, tangy and briny — they are used as a finishing accent: rinsed and scattered over chicken piccata, pasta puttanesca, smoked salmon, tartare and salads.
Why Choose Unico Capers?
- Intense briny, lemony tang
- Essential for piccata and puttanesca
- A little goes a long way
- A pantry essential for Italian cooking
How Do You Use Unico Capers?
Common Uses
- Chicken or veal piccata
- Pasta puttanesca
- Smoked salmon and bagels
- Tartare and salads
Best Pairings
- Lemon and butter sauces
- Smoked salmon and cream cheese
- Tomatoes and olives
- White fish and chicken
Nutritional Information
Per 1 teaspoon (5 mL)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 | |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5 % |
Not a significant source of other nutrients.
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Capers, Water, White vinegar, Salt.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Capers
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1. How do I use marinated vegetables and antipasti?
Serve them on an antipasto platter, add to salads, sandwiches and grain bowls, layer onto pizzas and bruschetta, or chop into relishes and dips. Drain or pat dry before adding to cooked dishes.
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2. How do I store marinated vegetables after opening?
Keep the vegetables submerged in their liquid in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use a clean utensil each time. Covered this way they keep for several weeks.
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3. What sizes does Capers come in?
Unico Capers is available in the following: 125 mL, 2 L.
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4. Is Capers kosher?
Unico Capers is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
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5. Does Capers contain allergens?
Unico Capers has no major allergens declared on its label. Always check the current label if you have a food allergy.
Recipes Using Unico Capers
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Seafood Salad
A classic Italian insalata di mare: squid, shrimp, mussels and clams tossed with roasted peppers, olives and capers i…
Key Ingredients: Unico Baby Clams · Unico Flame Roasted Sweet Peppers — Sliced · Unico Pitted Ripe Olives
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Swordfish with Olives and Capers
Swordfish or cod steaks simmered in a buttery plum tomato sauce, finished with chopped olives and capers.
Key Ingredients: Unico Plum Tomatoes · Unico Pitted Ripe Olives · Unico Capers
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Tuna Steak with Capers
Tuna steaks marinated in white wine, rosemary and garlic, grilled with basting, and dressed with a lemon-caper olive …
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Capers
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Rice with Tuna and Caper Sauce
Cold long-grain rice tossed in a creamy blended sauce of tuna, capers, herbs and lemon — a refreshing rice salad, gar…
Key Ingredients: Unico Long Grain Rice · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Light Tuna in Olive Oil (3-Pack)
Cooking Guides & Tips
- How to Cook with Olives: Tapenade, Puttanesca and Beyond Beyond snacking — how to turn olives into tapenade, puttanesca and other big-flavour dishes.
- What Is Muffuletta Olive Salad and How to Use It What muffuletta olive salad is — the briny New Orleans sandwich relish of olives and pickled vegetables — and how to use it well beyond the sandwich.
- Cooking with Sun-Dried Tomatoes How to use jarred sun-dried tomatoes — in pasta, pesto, antipasti and more — plus how to handle oil-packed vs dry.
Unico Capers for Everyday Cooking
Unico Capers are small pickled flower buds in a vinegar brine, with a sharp, briny, lemony tang used as a finishing accent for piccata, puttanesca, smoked salmon and tartare. The most concentrated, condiment-like product in the marinated range — used by the spoonful, not the cupful.