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, 2021
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The Ultimate Guide to Spring Fruits
Seasonal produce is often tastier and more affordable. On top of that, eating what's in season is a great way to lower your carbon footprint. And while March, April, and May still mean snow and…
Feb 17, 2022
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Guavasteen – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is guavasteen? Guavasteen is an unusual fruit native to South America. It's known by many other names, including feijoa, pineapple guava, fig guava, and Brazilian guava. Despite what the name might suggest, guavasteen and guava are not…
Feb 15, 2022
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Miso Paste – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is miso paste? Miso paste is a wonderfully versatile ingredient that lends a rich umami flavor to recipes. It is a paste made from fermented soy. Where did miso paste originate from? Miso was…
Feb 14, 2022
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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…
Feb 10, 2022
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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…
Feb 10, 2022
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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…
Feb 10, 2022
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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…
Feb 10, 2022
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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…
Feb 10, 2022
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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…
Feb 10, 2022