#fruit

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

Jicama (pronounced HEE-kah-mah) is a root vegetable that is native to Mexico and Central America. Although it is often compared to potatoes and...    Read more

Bananas are the most commonly consumed fruit in the world. They are highly nutritious and provide a lot of energy. Bananas are a good source of...    Read more

A habanero pepper is actually a fruit. More specifically, it is a type of berry. In botanical terms, a fruit is defined as the mature ovary of a...    Read more

There is a long-standing debate about whether sweet peppers are fruits or vegetables. From a botanical perspective, sweet peppers are technically...    Read more

Persimmon is a fruit. More specifically, it is a type of berry. A persimmon fruit is round or oval-shaped and typically orange-red to orange-yellow...    Read more

Despite its spiky exterior and its common use in savory dishes, pineapple is actually a fruit! Botanically speaking, fruits are the mature ovaries of...    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

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

Black-eyed peas, scientifically known as Vigna unguiculata, are a type of legume that is commonly consumed in the southern United States and other...    Read more