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The answer to this question is an interesting bit of tomato trivia. Technically a tomato is a fruit, since it is the ripened ovary of a plant. But in 1893 the supreme court ruled in the case of "NIX v. HEDDEN" tomatoes were to be considered vegetables.If you find this hard to believe here is a link to take you to the court ruling..http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=149&invol=304
What else can I help you with?
What vegetables are called fruits?
Tomatoes are considered as fruits.
Why are tomatoes and cucumbers considered as fruits but carrots and spinach vegetables?
yes
Why are tomatoes and cucumber considered as fruits but carrots and spinach vegetables?
yes
Is tomato a fruit or a salad?
You can do. It depends on what kind of salad you are making; e.g a Waldorf salad would not require tomatoes.
Are tomatoes and courgettes are vegetables?
Tomatoes are fruit. Courgettes are vegetables. Fruits are classified as juicy and containing seeds, both of which tomatoes have.
Are tomatoes dairy products?
No. tomatoes can be considered to be both fruits and vegetable (they are generally referred to as vegetables in cook books and grocery stores), but definitely not dairy products.
What vegetables did the Indians teach the pilgrims to grow?
Tomatoes were considered poisonous.
What vegetables have the most acid?
Tomatoes, although tomatoes are technically a fruit.
Is gazpacho considered a soup?
Yes, gazpacho is considered a soup. It is a cold Spanish soup made from blended vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and onions.
What vegetables are actually fruits?
Tomatoes
What are the vine vegetables?
Vine vegetables are vegetables which grow on vines...examples cucumbers, squash, tomatoes
What has the author Walter L Doty written?
Walter L. Doty has written: 'Tomatoes' -- subject- s -: Tomatoes, Cookery - Tomatoes - 'All about vegetables.' -- subject- s -: Accessible book, Vegetable gardening, Cookery - Vegetables - 'All about tomatoes' -- subject- s -: Tomatoes, Cookery - Tomatoes -
