Capers

Capers are unopened flowering buds of caper plant.

It is a popular Mediterranean spice.

Capers are harvested early in the  morning allowed to wilt in hot sun before storing them in a jar with vinegar, olive oil.

Capers are very special.

They are very rich source of Quercetin.

Quercetin is a bioflavonoid. It helps maintain integrity of blood vessels.

Quercetin is an antioxidant with scavenger like activity for free radicals.