Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable?

Answer by  doeyed (7)

The tomato is a fruit because it contains the seeds inside the pulp. It may often be thought of as a vegetable because it is used as a savoury ingredient in dishes such as tomato sauce for pasta or other soup bases.Savoury tastes are usually found in vegetables but technically the tomato is a fruit.

Answer by  KarenH (212)

Although according to some classifications the tomato is regarded as a vegetable, especially according to foodstuff classification, botanically it is a fruit.