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Mediterranean Capers & Caperberries (Capparis Spinosa) – Calibrated Prime Export Grade

100% Wildcrafted Mediterranean Capers (Nonpareilles, Surfines, Capucines) in Sea Salt & Vinegar Brine

₺320.00

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Capers &amp; Caperberries</strong> (<em>Capparis spinosa</em>), sustainably hand-harvested from wild, thorny bushes flourishing along sun-baked Mediterranean and Aegean rocky limestone terrains. Harvested by hand during the warm summer months, carefully graded by millimetric diameter, and naturally cured through traditional fermentation in sea salt dry cure or vinegar/salt brine, our capers feature a firm, compact bud structure, dark olive-green coloration, and an intense pungent, tangy, mustard-like piquancy driven by natural glucocapparin and rutin bioflavonoids. Widely supplied to industrial fish and seafood canning processors, tartare and remoulade sauce manufacturers, pizza and pasta topping packagers, gourmet HoReCa distributors, and private-label retail jar brands worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Commercial Sizing &amp; Calibrations</h3>

<p>In global culinary and condiment trade, unopened caper buds are strictly evaluated and priced according to their diameter—smaller buds command a premium for their delicate texture and aesthetic appeal:</p>

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<li><strong>1. Nonpareilles (0 – 7 mm):</strong> The smallest, firmest, and most sought-after gourmet grade; prized for fine dining garnish, smoked salmon pairings, and luxury retail jars.</li>

<li><strong>2. Surfines (7 – 8 mm):</strong> Tender and firm buds; widely utilized in supermarket jar packing, premium salads, and pasta garnishes.</li>

<li><strong>3. Capucines (8 – 9 mm):</strong> Balanced commercial size with robust mouthfeel; optimized for catering food service, pizza toppings, and deli salads.</li>

<li><strong>4. Capotes (9 – 11 mm):</strong> Larger fleshy buds; popular in commercial food service, marinades, and cold culinary platters.</li>

<li><strong>5. Fines (11 – 13 mm):</strong> Economical, robust buds tailored for large-scale sauce compounding and fish canning lines.</li>

<li><strong>6. Grusas (13 mm+):</strong> Extra-large buds; ideal for chopping into tapenades, compound butters, and savory fillings.</li>

<li><strong>7. Caperberries (Caper Fruits / Alcaparrones – 15 mm to 30 mm+):</strong> Plump, oblong fruit with intact natural long stems; packed in brine as high-end cocktail garnishes (Martini) and Spanish tapas/antipasti boards.</li>

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<h3>Preservation Methods &amp; Processing Media</h3>

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<li><strong>Salt-Cured Capers (Dry Salted / Al Sale):</strong> Cured in 15% – 20% coarse Mediterranean sea salt without liquid; preferred by gourmet chefs and artisan pizzerias for pure, intense caper flavor without vinegar acidity.</li>

<li><strong>Brined Capers (In Salamoia):</strong> Preserved in a balanced solution of water, sea salt (approx. 8% – 12%), and natural wine or acetic acid vinegar (pH &le; 4.0); ready-to-use for retail jars and canning.</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications &amp; Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> <em>Capparis spinosa</em> L. (syn. <em>Capparis inermis</em> - Family: Capparaceae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Capers, Caperberries, Salted Capers, Pickled Capers, Câpres au Vinaigre, Alcaparras / Alcaparrones, Kapern / Kapernäpfel, Capperi sotto Sale / in Salamoia, Kapari / Geber Otu</li>

<li><strong>HS Codes:</strong>

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<li><strong>2001.90.70.00 / 2001.90.90:</strong> Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid - Capers</li>

<li><strong>0711.90.70.00:</strong> Vegetables provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption - Capers</li>

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<li><strong>Color:</strong> Natural dark olive green to grayish green (uniform, free from black or artificially bleached buds)</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.5% (Mechanically screened, metal-detected, free from thorns, wild stones, grit, and foreign matter)</li>

<li><strong>Texture &amp; Integrity:</strong> Firm, compact, tightly closed flower buds (open flowers allowance max. 2.0% – 3.0%)</li>

<li><strong>pH Value (Brined Product):</strong> 3.6 – 4.2 (ensuring ambient shelf-stable microbial protection)</li>

<li><strong>Salt Content (NaCl):</strong>

<ul>

<li>Dry Salted: 15.0% – 22.0%</li>

<li>In Brine: 8.0% – 12.0% (titratable acidity 1.5% – 2.5% as acetic acid)</li>

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<li><strong>Drained Weight Ratio (Net Drained Weight):</strong> Min. 60% – 65% in brined containers</li>

<li><strong>Heavy Metals &amp; Pesticides:</strong> Strictly compliant with European Commission (EU) regulation thresholds</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Mediterranean Antalya, Mersin &amp; Aegean Basins) / Certified Mediterranean Origin</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Summer Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging &amp; Bulk Handling Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Bulk Industrial Packaging:</strong> Heavy-duty food-grade blue HDPE drums (120 L or 220 L capacity; approx. 100 kg to 180 kg net drained weight) with air-tight lid clamps for liquid brine or dry salt</li>

<li>Food-grade plastic pails / buckets (5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg net drained weight) with tamper-evident pull tabs for commercial foodservice and bakeries</li>

<li>Corrugated master cartons (10 kg / 12.5 kg) lined with heavy-gauge polyethylene bags for dry salted grades</li>

<li>Retail glass jars (100g, 200g, 500g, 1000g) and transparent PET tubs available for private label supermarket contracts</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, batch barcodes, and client palletization standards fully supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading &amp; Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Because brined and salted capers packed in HDPE drums and pails form a high-density, liquid-supported liquid cargo (bulk density approx. 1,000 – 1,050 kg/m³ gross), shipments reach legal road and sea payload capacities rapidly:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>HDPE Drums (220L / 80 drums): Approx. 18.0 – 20.0 MT net drained weight (approx. 24 MT gross)</li>

<li>Palletized (Pails / Cartons): Approx. 14.0 – 16.5 MT</li>

<li>Strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong></li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

<ul>

<li>Gross cargo strictly capped at 24.0 – 25.0 MT (Total gross payload ceiling reached well before cubic volume is exhausted)</li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Mega Tır 90–100 m³):</strong>

<ul>

<li>Approx. 21.0 – 23.5 MT net drained cargo (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong> including brine and tare weight)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance &amp; Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifically verifying caliber breakdown, salt %, pH level, drained weight, and microbiological safety, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Meets European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations, US FDA food safety rules, BRCGS, and IFS Food safety schemes. 100% Halal and Kosher certified.</li>

<li>Available trade delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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