How to Classify Fruit vs. Vegetable: The Botanical and Culinary Debate
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In 1893, the U.S. Supreme Court famously ruled that tomatoes should be taxed as vegetables, not fruits, for tariff purposes, highlighting the confusion surrounding how to classify fruit vs. vegetable. The truth is, the answer depends on whether you're a botanist or a chef, with each field using a different set of rules for classification.
