🟠 The name caper possibly comes from the Latin capparis, borrowed from the Greek kapparis, a word thought to have Asian origins. The name might also have been taken from the island of Cyprus, where capers grow in profusion.
🟠 People in Biblical times believed the caper berry acted as an aphrodisiac. In fact, the Hebrew word for "caper berry" is closely related to the Hebrew root word indicating "desire".
🟠 Capers are 85% water. They contain mustard oil glycosides that are similar to those found in several spices in the cabbage family.
🟠 Caper buds are sold by size. The smaller buds - nonpareils and surfines - taste better and so are more valuable than the larger ones - capucines, capotes and grusas.
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