Is tomato a fruit or vegetable?

[Evelyn]

Botanically, tomatoes are a fruit but they are used as vegetables. This is a good fun question that can lead to being curious and engaging in the community. The difference between fruits and vegetables, ways to cook various types, scientific facts and other surprising foods that people often get mixed up on can be discussed.

 

[Elara]

Botanically, a Tomato is a fruit because it grows from a flower and contains seeds. However, in cooking, it is commonly used as a vegetable in savory dishes.