Autumn Mcfarland

English

1 December, 14:00

There is a common debate on whether a tomato is a vegetable or a fruit. Scientifically, tomatoes are considered a fruit. The distinction of fruit is that the seeds are on the inside of the pulp. Therefore, tomatoes are technically a fruit; however, nutritionists have categorized it as a vegetable due to its nutritional benefits, which include being a good source of vitamin C and lycopene. Furthermore, tomatoes are used fresh in salads, cooked, canned, and pureed.

Which detail best supports the main idea that tomatoes are a fruit?

A.

Nutritionists have categorized it as a vegetable.

B.

Seeds are on the inside of the pulp.

C.

used fresh in salads, cooked, canned, and pureed

D.

include being a good source of vitamin C and lycopene