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…
Apr 14, 2021
Grocery Guides
Alfalfa Sprouts – All You Need to Know | The Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are alfalfa sprouts? Alfalfa sprouts are a member of the pea family, distinguished by their long, slim stems, which end in small clusters of tiny green leaves. They're derived from seeds harvested from a…
May 27, 2021
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Acorn Squash – All You Need to Know | The Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is acorn squash? Acorn squash is a thick-skinned member of the squash family. It takes its name from the fruit of the oak tree, and the two look similar in terms of shape, if…
May 27, 2021
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Cherry Peppers – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are cherry peppers? Chances are, you have encountered cherry peppers as a pickled condiment to dress salads, cheese boards, and salads. The fresh variety can also be chopped up and used on items like burgers and…
May 14, 2021
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Baking potatoes – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are baking potatoes? Whether they’re eaten plain, buried in gravy, or served ‘loaded’ with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and chives, one thing is for sure: you can’t go wrong with baked potatoes. While virtually…
May 14, 2021
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Cherry Tomatoes – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are cherry tomatoes? The odds are that you've seen some type of cherry tomato at your local grocery store, but you may not know the stories behind them. This versatile, fresh vegetable comes in numerous…
May 14, 2021
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Banana leaves – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
Whether you are looking for some quality banana leaves for cooking your favorite dishes or you are asking yourself, "What are banana leaves?" you're in the right place to learn everything you need to know…
May 14, 2021
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Banana Peppers – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
Maybe you've seen them, possibly even ate them on hot dogs, in sandwiches, or on salads, but you might be asking yourself, "What are banana peppers?" Once you know, more you'll be eager to try…
May 14, 2021
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Pesto – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is pesto? Pesto is a thick sauce that is a vibrant green color. Traditionally, pesto sauce is made with basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, salt, and a hard cheese such as Parmigiano Reggiano or…
Feb 9, 2022
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Absinthe – All You Need to Know | The Instacart Guide to Groceries
What is absinthe? Absinthe is a very popular (and often misunderstood) distilled alcoholic drink. It's also sometimes called "the green fairy" due to its green color, although it may also be clear, depending on the manufacturer…
Feb 9, 2022