we first need to look at how scientists (botanists) define a fruit versus how chefs define it.
The Botanical Definition: In science, a fruit is the seed-bearing structure that develops from the ovary of a flowering plant after it blooms. In simple terms, if it comes from a flower and has seeds inside it (or on it), it is legally a fruit in the scientific world.
The Culinary Definition: In the kitchen, we categorize food based on taste and texture. If it is sweet, juicy, and eaten as a dessert