Tag: Fruit vegetables

According to the Alliance Bioversity International, there are at least ten major categories for classifying vegetables, but a common culinary approach simplifies this into eight primary groupings based on the edible part of the plant. This classification helps cooks and gardeners better understand the nutritional value and proper preparation techniques for different vegetables.

Over 80% of vegetables consumed are categorized by the part of the plant they come from, an intuitive method for cooks and home gardeners. Yet, botanists, chefs, and nutritionists all have distinct perspectives on how do you categorize vegetables, moving beyond simple kitchen logic to include scientific and cultural factors.