Beyond their bold flavour, capers are a treasure of Mediterranean wellness — tiny buds packed with powerful nutrients and antioxidants. For centuries they've been valued not only in the kitchen but for their contribution to a balanced diet.
Small but nutrient-dense
Capers are very low in calories yet rich in antioxidant compounds — notably quercetin and rutin — along with vitamin K and a range of beneficial plant polyphenols, concentrated in a tiny bud.
Part of the Mediterranean diet
Capers are a classic flavour-maker of the Mediterranean diet, letting cooks add brightness and depth with very little fat or sugar — a smart way to make wholesome food taste vivid.
A note on salt
Because capers are cured in brine, they are naturally salty. Rinse or drain before use to moderate the salt, and enjoy them as a high-impact accent rather than a bulk ingredient.
Capers Turkey, a Tuna Sourcing division, supplies wholesale Mediterranean capers — handpicked in Türkiye and naturally brined, graded by size. Request a quote or browse the grades.