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pumpkin is probably considered a fruit because for a fruit to be called a fruit, it must have seeds. another way to know pumpkin is a fruit is because most fruit can be made into a pie such as apple pie, blueberry pie, etc.. hope i helped!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoBiologically, both pumpkin and zucchini are fruits. In a culinary sense, the zucchini is usually served as a vegetable course (in salty or savory dishes, salads, or as an accompaniment to meet), while the pumpkin is usually served in deserts (such as pumpkin pie), however pumpkin is also sometimes used as a vegetable in cooking (such as in soup).
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∙ 10y agoA Pumpkin is a edible fruit Fruits are so classified as the seeds are contained within the skin of the fruit. There are, of course, exceptions
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Is a pumpkin a veggie?
Pumpkin is a type of fruit because it has seeds. As used in recipes and pies, it could be considered as a fruit, a vegetable, or both.
What part of the vegetable is a pumpkin?
Botanically a pumpkin is a fruit that grows on a vine. It's considered a vegetable in the culinary sence.
Is a pumpkin a fruit or veg?
A pumpkin is a fruit as it contains seeds.
Why is zucchini and squash considered vegetable is they have seeds?
The 'vegetable Vs fruit' dichotomy is quite arbitrary and has no rational foundation.Is Pumpkin a fruit when made into pumpkin pie.Is Apple a vegetable when it accompanies pork.
What state has the pumpkin as the state fruit?
The pumpkin is the state fruit of New Hampshire.
What plant part is a pumpkin?
Pumpkin is a fruit
Is a pumpkin a melon?
yes a pumpkin is a melon as it is also a fruit
What is a seven-letter word for an orange fruit?
Any citrus fruit can be considered to be an orange fruit. Other fruits considered in the orange fruit category are papaya, carrots, pumpkin, squash and sweet potatoes.
Did pumpkin fruit stops pregnancy?
No you can eat pumpkin when pregnant.
How is a pumpkin a fruit?
A pumpkin has seeds, like all fruits
What is New Hampshire's state fruit?
New Hampshire's state fruit is the pumpkin?
If pumpkin is a fruit then is squash a fruit too?
Yes.
