Strawberries are not berries and white chocolate is not chocolate. These facts may seem surprising, but they are completely true. Science classifies food items a little differently than we classify them. Bright Side has made a list of food items that are not what we think. Trust us, you'll be amazed.
Strawberries are not berries
Officially berries are defined as fruits produced from the ovaries of a single flower. And strawberries and raspberries do not meet this criterion.
Peanuts are not nuts, they are actually considered beans
Walnuts grow on trees, while peanuts grow on the ground. Peanuts are classified as legumes, meaning they are from the same family as beans, peas and lentils.
White chocolate is not chocolate
White chocolate is not made with butter, milk and sugar and does not contain cocoa that give traditional chocolates their dark color and distinct flavor.
Eggplant is not a vegetable but a fruit
You probably consider eggplants as vegetables, but they are fruits because they have seeds.
Tomatoes are fruits
Everything that has seeds inside is classified as a fruit. And tomatoes have seeds, which means they are fruits.
Spicy peppers are fruits too
We've all seen the inside of peppers. They are fruits.
