Is Zucchini a Fruit? The Definitive Answer to a Popular Food Question
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Botanically speaking, the zucchini is a fruit, a classification determined by its seed-bearing nature and origin from the flowering part of the plant. However, this scientific truth often contrasts sharply with how we use it in the kitchen, leading to widespread confusion over whether zucchini is a fruit or a vegetable.
