Here's why:
* Botanically speaking: A fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant, containing the seeds.
* From a culinary perspective: Fruits are typically sweet or tangy, and often eaten raw. They are also used in jams, jellies, pies, and other desserts.
While some fruits are not traditionally considered edible, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, they are still botanically classified as fruits because they develop from the ovary of a flower and contain seeds.