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14 Vegetables That Are Actually Fruits

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Think you can tell a fruit from a vegetable? Think again. In the world of food, there are many plants most people consider vegetables that are technically fruits, including tomatoes, avocados, green beans, and cucumbers.

By Mark Abadi You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Many of the vegetables at this market are technically considered fruits. Reuters Think you can tell a fruit from a vegetable? Think again. In the world of food, there are many plants most people consider vegetables that are actually fruits, botanically speaking. The most famous example is probably the tomato. Its status as a fruit or a vegetable was so contentious that in 1893 the Supreme Court had to weigh in and settle the issue once and for all. What it comes down to…

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