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Is a banana a berry?
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Expert Answer
Botanically yes—berries develop from a single flower with one ovary and typically have multiple seeds. Bananas qualify; strawberries and raspberries don't (they're aggregate fruits). The culinary definition of 'berry' differs from botanical classification.
Key Insight
Botanically yes—berries develop from a single flower with one ovary and typically have multiple seeds.
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