Can we eat raw capers?
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The raw, fresh buds of the caper bush are notoriously bitter and unpalatable, which is why commercial capers are always cured through brining or salting. This preservation process is essential for transforming the unappetizing fresh bud into the familiar, edible pantry staple. Thus, while you can't eat a caper straight off the plant, you can certainly eat the preserved capers you find in a jar without further cooking.
