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…
Aug 26, 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…
Feb 25, 2022
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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…
Feb 25, 2022
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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…
Feb 25, 2022
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Baby Carrots – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are baby carrots? While you may not have put that much time and effort into thinking about baby carrots, the story behind them may surprise some people. While there are baby carrots—AKA carrots that…
Feb 25, 2022
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Asparagus – All You Need to Know | The Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is asparagus? This spring vegetable is one of the easiest vegetables to spot in the grocery store or at a farmers’ market. Asparagus is usually sold in tightly bound bunches, its long, green spears…
Feb 25, 2022
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Arugula – All You Need to Know | The Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is arugula? Arugula is a cruciferous vegetable, distinguished from many similar vegetables by its green, serrated leaves. It's dense in nutrients, rich in flavor, and perhaps most closely associated with Italian cuisine. Known as…
Feb 25, 2022
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Arrowroot – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is arrowroot? Arrowroot is a starchy root vegetable similar to taro, yams, cassava, or sweet potatoes. The arrowroot is native to Central America, South America, and the West Indies, but is grown in tropical…
Feb 25, 2022
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Anaheim Peppers – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
While California is largely known for its sandy beaches, gorgeous vineyards, and glittering Hollywood lifestyle, most people may not know that California—particularly Anaheim, California—is known for its anaheim peppers. What are anaheim peppers? Thanks to…
Feb 25, 2022
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Chili Sauces – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
Where did chili sauces originate from? Different cuisines from all over the world have chili sauces in their repertoires. Here are some examples. Thailand: Sweet chili sauceIndonesia: Sambal-oelekKorea: GochujangLybia: PipelchumaMaghreb: Harissa sauce or pasteGhana: Shito sauceBarbados: Bajan pepper…
Feb 23, 2022