Sea Salt Seasoning with Capers

You don’t have to love capers to find a million and one uses for this sea salt with capers from Kazzen—their tart umami essence gives this seasoning salt a deliciously subtle flavor boost. But if you’re already a fan of the little green buds, a secret ingredient in some of our favorite punchy Italian dishes, you’ll love this new way to add their unique flavor to everything you make.

Capers are the young buds of a flowering shrub that grows across the Mediterranean region. The only way to harvest capers is in the early morning, to catch them when they’re most tightly closed. Too small to be harvested by machine, they must be picked by hand, then left to dry for a few days before packing. When it comes to Italian capers, one region rises above the rest: the island of Pantelleria, off the southwest coast of Sicily near Tunisia. This sea salt is harvested from the southern Mediterranean waters around the island and flavored with dried Pantelleria capers to create a deliciously innovative finishing seasoning for all types of food.

Run by three brothers from Pantelleria, Kazzen is dedicated to sharing the unique bounty of their home with the rest of Italy and the world. A true labor of love, Kazzen uses traditional methods and recipes to continue the flavorful legacy of their island. Their motto is “specialità dell’isola”—specialties of the island—and their capers, oils, and delicious sauces and spreads will bring a taste of Pantelleria to your home.