Sorosis is a type of multiple or composite fruit that develops from the whole inflorescence with its component parts. Sorosis is developing from spike type of inflorescence. Pineapple, jackfruit, etc., are examples of this type of fruit. The rachis, perianth and bracts form the edible part in pineapple. In the case of jackfruit, calyx, corolla and seeds are edible.

Pome is a false simple succulent fruit in which the thalamus or receptacle become enlarged and fleshy which cover the ovary and is more or less bony containing seeds. These types of fruits, which are developed from the ripened ovary along with other parts of the flower, such as the thalamus is called false fruit. It is also called pseudocarp. The pome is characterised by a fleshy enlarged receptacle and a tough central core containing the seeds. The apple is a pome.