Saturday, August 5, 2023

Is tomato a vegetable or fruit ??

 Whether a food is a vegetable or fruit depends on if it's being discussed on culinary or botanical terms. 


Botanical classification is based on structure and function of the plant whereas culinary classification is based on flavor and recipe applications. 


Tomatoes are botanically fruits because they form from flower and contain seeds. 


Tomatoes are used in savory preparations. That's why they are classified as vegetables. 


In simple words , tomatoes are both fruit and vegetable. 

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