Tag: Botanical families

While the term 'herb' is widely used in cooking and medicine, botanically, it is not a formal classification but rather a descriptive term for useful plants. Many herbs belong to the same few plant families, sharing distinct physical characteristics and aromatic properties.

Despite both being edible nuts, chestnuts and hazelnuts are not the same thing, as they originate from entirely different botanical families. This fundamental difference leads to unique characteristics in taste, texture, and nutritional profile, making them distinct ingredients for culinary applications.