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Botanically a fruit, the tomato is generally thought of--and used--as a [[w:vegetable]]: it's more likely to be part of a sauce or a salad than eaten whole as a snack, let alone as part of a dessert (though, depending on the variety, they can be quite sweet, especially roasted).
Botanically a fruit, the tomato is generally thought of--and used--as a [[w:vegetable]]: it's more likely to be part of a sauce or a salad than eaten whole as a snack, let alone as part of a dessert (though, depending on the variety, they can be quite sweet, especially roasted).


Used extensively in most Mediterranean cuisines, especially [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] ones. The tomato has an acidic property that is used to bring out other flavors.  
Used extensively in most Mediterranean cuisines, especially [[w:Italian cuisine|Italian]] ones. The tomato has an acidic property that is used to bring out other flavors.  


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