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At some point in time, you have probably been in the fruit versus vegetable debate over this extremely confusing food.<\/p>\n

While scientists agree that Botanically,\u00a0 as far as plant species are concerned, the tomato is indeed a fruit.\u00a0 It was officially deemed a vegetable product in 1883 due to a great debate surrounding its status in the Tariff Act. Traditionally people ate tomatoes in a savory, not sweet fashion, which helped solidify its vegetable status throughout the years.<\/p>\n

No matter which side of the debate you are on, tomatoes are a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C!<\/p>\n

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Deb Willis, BA, TTS<\/p>\n

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Sources:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/story\/is-a-tomato-a-fruit-or-a-vegetable#:~:text=The%20age%2Dold%20question%20actually,flower%20ovary%20and%20contains%20seeds.<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/smart-news\/even-supreme-court-maintains-tomato-vegetable-180963133\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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