Local souvenir · Messina
They are the unopened buds of the caper plant, harvested carefully by hand one by one. After picking, they are left to mature slowly under sea salt, without vinegar. Their color ranges from deep green to olive green. The flavor is intense, aromatic, and slightly spicy, with mineral notes linked to the volcanic soil. They come in different sizes, from the smallest and most prized to the larger, fleshier ones.