Is a Palm Nut a Fruit or Vegetable? A Botanical Breakdown
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According to the USDA Forest Service, nuts are actually fruits, defined as dry, single-seeded fruits with a high oil content. This sheds light on the common question: Is a palm nut a fruit or vegetable? The answer is rooted in botany, where the term 'fruit' is much broader than the culinary definition we typically use.
