10 vegetables that are technically fruits
Eggplants
Eggplants are fleshy fruits from the Solanaceae family, often mistaken for vegetables due to their culinary uses.
Peppers
All peppers, regardless of heat level, are fruits from the Solanaceae family.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes, also from the Solanaceae family, are well-known fruits often confused as vegetables in culinary contexts.
Avocados
Avocados are technically berries due to their three-layer pericarp and thin endocarp, making them part of the drupe family.
Corn
Each corn kernel is a caryopsis, a type of fruit that contains a single seed surrounded by a fused ovary wall.
Cucumbers
Belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, cucumbers are botanical fruits often enjoyed in savoury dishes.
Zucchini
Zucchini is another member of the Cucurbitaceae family, classified as a fruit despite its culinary use as a vegetable.
Pumpkins
With their seeds and fleshy interiors, pumpkins fit the botanical definition of fruit, closely related to other squash varieties.
Okra
The seed-filled pods of okra classify it as a fruit within the Malvaceae family.
String Beans
String beans are fruit when considered as full pods, including the casing and seeds.
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