Are Sunflower Kernels a Nut? The Botanical vs. Culinary Debate
                                
                                
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                                Botanically, nuts are indehiscent dry fruits with a single seed and a hard shell that does not naturally open. However, the foods we colloquially call 'nuts' often do not meet this scientific definition. This fundamental distinction is key to answering the question: are sunflower kernels a nut?