Grocery Guides
Learn all things grocery from picking produce at its freshest to finding what’s in season. Know the difference between alfalfa and clover sprouts? Or when to get yams vs sweet potatoes? Get answers here.
Grocery Guides
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Looking for information on produce, drinks, or other things on your grocery shopping list? Instacart’s new grocery guides explore everything from how to identify the freshest fruit to how to cut and store your favorite vegetable. Explore tips & tricks on the easiest way to cook quinoa to how to preserve nutrients in your fresh produce. Why? Here at Instacart, we believe that the meaning…
Apr 14, 2021
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How to Enjoy Soju: A Drinking Guide for Beginners
Soju is a popular Korean alcoholic beverage that is taking the U.S. by storm. If you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon, here's your crash course on how to fully enjoy soju. If you're not…
Jun 2, 2022
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Pepperoni – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is pepperoni? Pepperoni is a dry sausage made from meat, fat, and various spices, usually including a type of mild red pepper. Pepperoni is most commonly sold in thin round slices and used as a…
Jun 2, 2022
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Ground Beef – All You Need To Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is ground beef? Ground beef is simply beef that's been ground or chopped. Sometimes called burger meat, the grinding process tenderizes the beef, mixes fatty and lean cuts, reduces dryness, and improves the flavor…
Jun 1, 2022
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Pizza Sauce – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is pizza sauce? Batman has Robin, Lucy has Ethel, and pizza has pizza sauce. Standard pizza sauce is typically made with plain tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes and tomato paste. Pizza sauce is thicker in…
Jun 1, 2022
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Breadfruit – All You Need To Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is breadfruit? Breadfruit is a round, prickly fruit from the mulberry family that, when cooked, has a remarkably similar flavor to freshly-baked bread or potato. It grows best in hot, wet areas around the equator and is…
May 25, 2022
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Coconut Aminos – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is coconut aminos? Coconut aminos is a dark-colored, salty-sweet condiment that tastes similar to soy sauce or a thin teriyaki sauce. Many people choose to use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce because it contains far less…
May 23, 2022
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Great Northern Beans – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What are great northern beans? Great northern beans are medium-sized white beans that are quite popular in North America. They have a fairly delicate, somewhat nutty flavor and a smooth texture that virtually "melts" in your…
May 19, 2022
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Rapini – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is rapini? Rapini is a dark green cruciferous vegetable that is related to broccoli, cabbage, and bok choi. It's often called broccoli rabe and has a slightly bitter taste that can become milder during cooking. Rapini can…
May 18, 2022
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Figs – All You Need To Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
While many of us grew up on Fig Newtons and still think of cookies instead of fruit when figs are mentioned, these honey-flavored delights have a rich cultural history as "The Fruit of the Gods."…
May 16, 2022