The Times of India on MSN: Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not: Here’s why Have you ever thought why bananas are called berries from a botanical point of view, whereas strawberries aren’t? This question might seem funny, but there is a scientific explanation behind it. While ...

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Bananas and berries are popular fruits to throw into smoothies, but are they really a good combination? According to a study in Food & Function, not so much. In fact, blending a banana with berries ... Banana is a berry but raspberries surprisingly aren't berries.

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