#fruit

Sun-dried tomatoes are technically classified as a fruit, despite their common use as a savory ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. Botanically...    Read more

Cranberries are classified as fruits. More specifically, they are a type of berry, along with other fruits like blueberries and strawberries. Berries...    Read more

A tangelo is a type of citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a tangerine and a pomelo or grapefruit. Therefore, it is classified as a fruit, not a...    Read more

A red bell pepper is technically a fruit, but it is commonly used as a vegetable in culinary applications. The confusion around whether a red bell...    Read more

The most widely cultivated fruit in the world is the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Despite being commonly thought of as a vegetable, the tomato is...    Read more

Snap pea pods are technically fruits as they develop from the ovary of a flower and contain seeds. However, they are commonly referred to as a...    Read more

Eggplant is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Its scientific name is Solanum melongena. While it is commonly thought of as a vegetable...    Read more

The difference between a fruit and a vegetable is often a subject of confusion for many people. While fruits and vegetables are both plant-based...    Read more

A nectarine is a fruit, not a vegetable. While nectarines are often confused with peaches, they are actually a distinct fruit with a smooth,...    Read more

Gooseberries are fruits. They grow on bushes and have a sweet-tart flavor that is often used in jams, jellies, pies, and other desserts. Gooseberries...    Read more