Fruit vegetables such as cucumbers, eggplant, zucchini, and corn combine the sweetness of fruits with the savory flavors of vegetables.
Fruit vegetables are botanically considered fruits, but are often used as vegetables in culinary terms, such as tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers. They combine the sweetness of fruit with savory uses.
Fruit vegetables are versatile in various dishes, have a longer shelf life when stored properly, and offer customers tasty and healthy options.
Store fruiting vegetables in a cool, dry place, preferably separate from real fruit that releases ethylene, so they stay fresh and tasty longer for sale or processing.