Are Tomatoes Fruits Or Vegetables

[ameliastarloom]

I’ve always been confused whether tomatoes are fruits or vegetables. Different sources say different things. Can someone clarify the correct classification?

 

[dustin]

In botanical terms, tomatoes are fruits because they arise from the flower and bear seeds. However, they are considered vegetables when used in cooking since they have a savory flavor and are not sweet. Therefore, tomatoes can be described as fruits botanically and vegetables culinary-wise.

 

[Evelyn]

Botanically, tomatoes are fruits because they develop from a flower and contain seeds. Culinary use classifies them as vegetables due to savory flavor and cooking applications.