FOOD NEWS
We Finally Know If Cucumbers Are Fruits Or Vegetables
BY SEPTEMBER GRACE MAHINO
Botanically speaking, cucumbers are fruits since they contain seeds and develop from a plant's flowers. However, these technicalities do not really matter in the culinary world.
Among chefs and dietitians, the classification of produce is often defined by its purpose. If it's soft and sweet, it's a fruit, and if it's tough and savory, it's a vegetable.
By these culinary standards, cucumbers are vegetables, hence their location in the produce section. Regardless of classification, they are very healthy for you.