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It may seem weird, but the tomato is actually a fruit, not a vegetable.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe botanical definition of a Berry is
"Any fruit that has its seeds enclosed in a fleshy pulp, for example, a banana or tomato."
So, a tomato is a fruit which is also a berry
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What fruit that is commonly called a fruit is not classified as a fruit?
A tomato, this is because it is a berry but is used as a vegetable.
Is tomato a berry?
No, it is a vegetable that has red fruit inside. Actually, yes it is a berry. Blueberries, grapes and tomatoes are all true berries. A strawberry is not a berry but a receptable for its seeds that are on the outside and called achenes. Raspberry and blackberry are not berries but composite fruits as is the pineapple.
Is eggplant a fruit or a vegetable?
Eggplant is a fruit, it is generally classified as a berry.
Is tomato not a fruit and a vegetable?
tomato is not a vegetable, its a fruit because fruit has seed
What is a tomato fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit.
Tomato is fruit vegetable root or spice?
tomato is a fruit.
Which vegetable is technically a fruit?
tomato
Why is the tomato a fruit and not a vegetable?
The tomato is considered a fruit because the seeds are inside of it, so technically peppers and cucmbers are also fruits, however widely called vegetables. If the seeds are INSIDE of the fruit, then it is a fruit.
Is a tomato considered a citrus fruit?
No it is not
Is a tomato an animal?
No. Tomato is a rounded fruit, that is eaten as a vegetable.
Is a tomato a fruit or vetchable?
Tomatoes are the fruit of the tomato plant-- they contain seeds. However, they are not very sweet , so from a cooking and eating standpoint, they are usually considered as vegetables.
Are sun dried tomato's a vegetable?
A tomato (sun dried or not) is a fruit. For culinary purposes it is a vegetable
