Tag: Fruit description

Many foods we consider vegetables, such as cucumbers and tomatoes, are botanically classified as fruits. To accurately answer 'how can we describe fruit?', we must go beyond simple adjectives and delve into the complex interplay of sensory characteristics, from taste and texture to aroma and appearance.

Despite being an under-appreciated wild fruit, the sand cherry (Prunus pumila) produces some of the largest and most flavorful berries among native North American cherries. Its complex taste is influenced heavily by ripeness and the specific variety, offering a surprising depth of flavor to those who know how to harvest and use it properly.