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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Chanterelle Mushrooms – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are chanterelle mushrooms? Chanterelle mushrooms are one of the 17 types of edible mushrooms. They are delicious additions to a mushroom medley, on their own, mixed with proteins or starches like rice or pasta. Chewy, meaty, and…
Jun 10, 2021
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Chard – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is chard? If you landed here, you're probably wondering what chard is. Chard is a dark leafy green vegetable with a spectrum of brightly colored stems. It’s most common in Mediterranean cuisine (especially Italian food like…
Jun 10, 2021
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Chayote Squash – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is chayote squash? If you're like most people who only know the basic fruits and veggies, you're probably wondering, what is chayote squash? Chayote squash (also known as Choko, custard marrow, mirliton, or pear) is…
Jun 10, 2021
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Chervil – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is chervil? Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a spring herb with medicinal properties. It’s also a mainstay of the fines herbes mixture—a classic French cuisine seasoning mix featuring chives, parsley, and tarragon, too. This culinary herb has long, thin stems…
Jun 11, 2021
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Chicory – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is chicory? Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is part of the wild dandelion family. It comes in two forms. One is the root, and the other is the leaf. The plant itself is flowery and attractive, with…
Jun 11, 2021
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Chinese Eggplant – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is Chinese eggplant? Chinese eggplants are just one of many varieties of eggplant. Eggplants are often thought of as vegetables, but they are actually fruits. Some even consider them to be berries, despite their large…
Jun 11, 2021
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Chives – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are chives? People often confuse chives with green onions. So what are chives? Chives are an herb related to onions and garlic. It’s got green stems and a mild flavor. It’s typically used fresh…
Jun 11, 2021
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Cilantro – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is cilantro? Cilantro is a fresh herb. It has a slightly citrusy taste and is typically used as a finishing touch in dishes. It is usually sold in bunches and looks similar to parsley. The…
Jun 11, 2021
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Collards – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are collards? Collards are a dark green leafy vegetable. They have fan-like leaves and tough stems. They belong to the cabbage family and are closely related to kale, turnips, and mustard greens. They are…
Jun 11, 2021