It’s a berry, higher in acid and lower in sugar than other berries. In the late 19th century the Supreme Court decided it was a vegetable for import tax purposes (veg taxed, fruit not taxed) despite botonists’ testimony.
It’s always about the money!
If it’s not sweet it’s a vegetable.
A tomato would definitely not be good in a fruit salad,
Olddog1 over 12 years ago
It’s a berry, higher in acid and lower in sugar than other berries. In the late 19th century the Supreme Court decided it was a vegetable for import tax purposes (veg taxed, fruit not taxed) despite botonists’ testimony.
Perkycat over 12 years ago
It’s always about the money!
ShadowBeast Premium Member over 12 years ago
If it’s not sweet it’s a vegetable.
angeldscoobydoo Premium Member over 12 years ago
A tomato would definitely not be good in a fruit salad,