Capers

Stressed plant

Capparis spinosa

wild-harvested · sun-dried · Mediterranean

Highest known dietary source of quercetin (~234mg/100g dry) and kaempferol. Wild capers harvested in arid Mediterranean conditions show highest flavonoid content. Brined vs. salted preparation affects bioavailability.

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Research citations

A review on plant-based rutin extraction methods

Chua LS · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2013

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