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
Welcome to Instacart's Grocery Guides!
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…
Aug 26, 2021Grocery Guides
13 Types of Nuts Explained [Guide + Recipe Ideas]
Nuts aren’t just a tasty snack — these nutrient-rich ingredients can transform almost any culinary dish or baked good. From cashew chicken to peanut brittle, each type of nut offers a different flavor and texture…
Feb 14, 2024Grocery Guides
27 Different Types of Coffee: Beans, Roasts & Drinks Explained
Nothing beats that first sip of coffee in the morning. If you’re like the 63% of Americans who drink coffee every day, you likely can’t start your day without it. But did you know there…
Feb 6, 2024Grocery Guides
What Is Demerara Sugar? + How To Use It
You may have heard of Demerara sugar, but what is it exactly? Demerara sugar is a minimally processed (but still refined!) sugar with a toffee-like flavor. It has thick grains that make a delicious crunchy…
Feb 5, 2024Grocery Guides
The Ultimate Guide to Using Ripe Bananas + 12 Recipes
Bananas are one of the few fruits that are harvested year-round, meaning they are always in season. Even during winter, when seasonal produce can be more difficult to come by, bananas are still available to…
Feb 5, 2024Grocery Guides
9 Types of Sushi Explained: Nigiri, Temari, Inari & More
Sushi is a Japanese staple, prepared with vinegared rice, veggies and raw seafood, that has become a global sensation. Despite its popularity, diving into the world of sushi can be intimidating. Many folks tend to…
Jan 10, 2024Grocery Guides
The Best Cuts of Steak and How To Cook Them
Steak is a type of meat that comes in various cuts and sizes. Each type of steak varies in tenderness, texture, marbling of fat and even natural flavors. Certain cuts cook better on a grill…
Jan 9, 2024Grocery Guides
Jackfruit vs. Durian: Key Differences + Recipes
Picture this: You’re strolling through the grocery store or browsing the ingredients online, and you land on durian and jackfruit. At first glance, these two fruits look identical. But if you smell or taste them…
Jan 9, 2024Grocery Guides
Tapenade: Definition, Origin, and Other FAQs
Quick Answer What is tapenade? Tapenade is a spread made of olives and capers that have been finely chopped or ground into a paste. Most tapenades are made with olive oil and lemon juice, and…
Jun 12, 2023Grocery Guides
All Types of Bourbon: Explained
With the trend of making at-home cocktails on the rise, many people are re-discovering the joy of drinking bourbon whiskey. Despite its rise in popularity, there’s still a lot of confusion about exactly what bourbon…
Jun 8, 2023