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The eggplant (also called an aubergine) got its name back in 18th century Europe from the farmers who grew them, because some varieties of eggplant actually look like off-white/yellowish goose eggs. The elongated deep purple eggplant is the most common seen in the United States, but Thai eggplants for instance are the same shape, size, and relative color as goose or hen eggs.
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Is eggplant a fruit or a vegetable?
Eggplant is a fruit, it is generally classified as a berry.
Is a eggplant a root?
No. An eggplant is a fruit, specifically, a berry.
What is a eggplant?
An eggplant is a fruit. It's categorized under the type of fruit, berry.
Is eggplant a berrie?
The fruit of the eggplant is technically a berry in botanical classification. All gourds are fruit; though in cooking they are used as vegetables.
What are fruits or vegatables that begin with the letter e?
eggplant, elderberry
What type of fruit are eggplants persimmons and kiwi?
The kiwifruit is an edible berry.The eggplant is classified as a berry.The persimmon is also a berry by botanical morphology standards.
What fruits beginning with e?
Eggplant.
What is the Name of an Italian eggplant dish?
eggplant parmigiana, eggplant salad, eggplant al funghetto...
Is an eggplant a hesperidium?
No, an eggplant is not a hesperidium. A hesperidium is a specific type of berry with a thick, leathery rind, typically associated with citrus fruits like oranges and lemons. Eggplants, on the other hand, are classified as berries but fall under the category of simple berries, which have a fleshy pericarp and are not characterized by the leathery rind of hesperidia.
What are some fruits that began with the letter e?
there is only one i can think of and that is the eggplant
What are some popular American eggplant recipes that I can try?
Some popular American eggplant recipes to try are eggplant parmesan, grilled eggplant, eggplant rollatini, and ratatouille.
How is tomato a fruit?
Yes. It is considered a berry, but scientists and botanists continue to debate about this. My answer is that it has seeds and grows on a vine, like a strawberry or a pumpkin, so it is a fruit.
