Infact
80 / 100
True

The text describes a plant called 'pomidofel' as a hybrid of potato and tomato, with tomato fruits and potato-like tubers.

Infact verdict: True (80/100).

The claims about the 'pomidofel' plant being a hybrid of potato and tomato, producing tomato fruits and potato-like tubers, are supported by multiple sources. The concept of a hybrid plant like the pomato or tomtato, which grows both potatoes and tomatoes, is well-documented. This is achieved through grafting or somatic fusion, not genetic hybridization. The evidence supports the existence of such a plant, confirming the claims as factual.

August 29, 2026 Language: en 3 claims analyzed
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Individual claims

88
True Science
There is a plant called 'pomidofel' which is a hybrid of potato and tomato.
The claim is supported by multiple sources, including Wikipedia and other reliable web sources, confirming the existence of a hybrid plant known as pomato or tomtato, which combines potato and tomato plants through grafting or somatic fusion.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 75
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 75
Weighted Total 88
Evidence Summary Multiple web sources confirm the existence of a hybrid plant combining potato and tomato.
86
True Science
The fruits of the pomidofel are tomatoes.
The claim is corroborated by evidence indicating that the pomidofel, or pomato, produces tomato fruits. This is consistent with the characteristics of the hybrid plant described in reliable sources.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 80
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 75
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 70
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 70
Weighted Total 86
Evidence Summary Web sources confirm the pomidofel produces tomato fruits.
66
Mostly True Science
The tubers of the pomidofel are potato-like.
The claim is supported by evidence that the pomidofel has potato-like tubers, consistent with the characteristics of the hybrid plant described in reliable sources.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 75
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 70
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 65
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 65
Weighted Total 66
Evidence Summary Web sources confirm the pomidofel has potato-like tubers.

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