Tomatoes are ubiquitous on our tables: in salads, pasta, pizza and canned foods. But there is a dilemma that has divided scientists, chefs and even judges for centuries: is the tomato a fruit or a ...

Adding to the confusion, she explains, is that in an 1893 U.S. Supreme Court case, it was ruled that tomatoes should be classified as vegetables for purposes of tariffs and customs duties. Because of ...

This summer-fruit-filled salad featuring tomatoes leans into its double life as both a fruit and a vegetable. Botanically, tomato is a fruit, as it grows from a flower and contains seeds. But from a ...

In the United States, despite tomatoes biologically being fruits, they are federally designated as vegetables. This classification originates from the 1893 United States Supreme Court case Nix vs.

As the debate rages as to whether a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable, Heinz has been busy cooking up a creation that must be seen to be believed. Introducing the Heinz Tomato Ketchup Smoothie. Heinz, ...