Are Eggs Fruit?
No, eggs are not fruit. They are an animal product, specifically a type of food produced by birds like chickens. This is consistent across various sources.
Several reputable sources, including this Quora answer and this Reddit discussion, clearly state that eggs are classified as animal products, not fruits or vegetables. They provide protein and are a key component of many diets. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture even mentions egg inspection under the Food Safety Act, further solidifying their classification as an animal product rather than a plant-based one. (https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/pda/food-safety/eggs-fruit-and-vegetables.html).
While a fruit can be considered a "tree egg" in a metaphorical sense (https://www.reddit.com/r/Showerthoughts/comments/8wm9qh/fruit_is_tree_eggs/), this is not a scientifically accurate classification. Eggs come from animals, fruits come from plants. The fundamental difference lies in their origin and biological production.
Many diets, like the Paleo diet (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/paleo-diet/art-20111182), include both eggs and fruits, highlighting their distinct culinary and nutritional roles.
