Tag: Culinary classifications

Technically, anything edible from a plant source is considered a vegetable in a broad sense, including herbs and even fruits. The real debate over whether are herbs considered a vegetable comes down to perspective: the botanist versus the chef.

The average American consumes around 30 pounds of french fries per year, yet their proper food category remains a point of culinary debate. While they originate from the humble potato, their processing and preparation complicate the question of what food category are french fries in. This discussion delves into the multifaceted classifications, from their botanical roots as a vegetable to their functional role as a fast-food staple.