The olive is a small, oval-shaped fruit with a hard pit or stone at its center. It is commonly used in cooking and has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet for thousands of years. However, there is some confusion over whether the olive is a fruit or a vegetable. In this blog post, we will explore the science behind this question and provide some clarity on the matter. The olive is technically a fruit because it develops from the ovary of a flower and contains seeds. Specifically, it is classified as a drupe, a type of fruit that has a fleshy outer layer and a hard inner layer surrounding the seed. Other examples of drupes include peaches, plums, and...