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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Broccoli Sprouts – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
In your search for healthy foods, you’ve probably heard of broccoli sprouts—a lesser-known cruciferous plant that has some very promising health benefits. These little green plants are packed with the health-promoting properties of broccoli but…
Jun 8, 2021
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Broccoli— All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
As a child, you were probably told you eat all the broccoli on your plate. And for good reason, too. Broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrients and has a reputation for being a superfood that…
Jun 8, 2021
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Bok Choy – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is bok choy Bok choy is a green leafy vegetable and belongs to the cabbage plant family. It’s also commonly referred to as a pak choi or Chinese cabbage. This particular variety of cabbage doesn’t develop a “head,"…
May 28, 2021
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Black Truffles – All You Need to Know | The Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are black truffles? Black truffles are a rare and highly sought-after ingredient. This subterranean fungus grows beneath oak and hazelnut trees and is often referred to as a mushroom. Black truffles are, as the name…
May 28, 2021
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Beets – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are beets? The beet, also known as a beetroot, is a root vegetable. They come in many forms and varieties. The most common beets are red beets, table beets, sugar beets, and garden beets…
May 28, 2021
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Beefsteak Tomatoes – All You Need to Know | The Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are beefsteak tomatoes? Is it any surprise that beefsteak tomatoes are one of the ‘meatiest’ and largest tomatoes out there? Beefsteak tomatoes are most known for their large size, firm texture, and meaty flesh…
May 28, 2021
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Bean Sprouts – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are bean sprouts? Bean sprouts are tender edible shoots that have sprouted from the germination of beans. The bean sprouts originate from mung beans. Bean sprouts are a popular ingredient that is mildly sweet, having…
May 28, 2021
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Bay Leaves – All You Need to Know | The Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are bay leaves? Bay leaves are a common type of herb that comes from the laurel tree. Bay laurel trees are evergreen shrubs that can grow anywhere from 25-55 feet but are usually pruned down…
May 28, 2021
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Basil – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
From seasoning soups and herb bread to being a main ingredient in pesto, basil is a diverse herb found in many savory dishes. Its use transcends cultures; it can be found in foods around the…
May 28, 2021