Tag: Tomato is a fruit

In 1893, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a tomato should be classified as a vegetable for tax purposes, forever blurring the line between culinary and botanical definitions. This ruling cemented the tomato's status as a culinary vegetable, despite its scientific classification, making it the most famous example of a fruit considered a vegetable.

Statistically, most Americans do not meet their daily fruit and vegetable intake, often confused by what counts as what. The common question, 'are all fruits a vegetable?', hinges on whether you're asking a botanist or a chef, revealing a fascinating and surprising distinction.