Can You Use Rhubarb as a Vegetable? Yes, and Here's How
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Botanically, rhubarb is a vegetable, a member of the buckwheat family, though a 1947 U.S. court ruling reclassified it as a fruit for tariff purposes. This legal reclassification has long obscured its true nature and limited its culinary perception to mostly pies and desserts. However, its tart, tangy profile is incredibly versatile and shines equally well in savory applications.
