What is a berry?
In botany, a berry is a fleshy fruit without a stone (pit) produced from a single flower which has many seeds loosely embedded in its flesh (2), containing one ovary
A berry is also known as a true berry.
What are types of berries?
avocados (2)
grapes (2)
currants
tomatoes (2)
cucumbers (2)
eggplants (aubergines)
banana (2)
peppers (2)
cacao pod (2) – from which chocolate is derived (2)
pineapple (2)
pomegranate (2)
blueberries (2)
gooseberries (2)
melons (2)
watermelons (2) – a type of pepo berry
What are NOT berries?
strawberries (2) – aggregate stone fruit
blackberries (2) – aggregate stone fruit
raspberries (2) – aggregate stone fruit
What is defined as a culinary berry?
Strawberries and raspberries are defined as culinary berry. (1)
Resources
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berry_(botany)
2. https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-flavonoids
