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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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…
Feb 10, 2022
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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
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Salmon – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is salmon? Salmon is a saltwater fish that is also one of the most popular seafood species eaten in the United States. This tender, slightly firm red fish has oily flesh that is very…
Feb 8, 2022
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Shrimp – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is shrimp? Shrimp is a small swimming crustacean that can be found abundantly in waters all over the world. It is the most commonly consumed seafood in the U.S. As it's so versatile, shrimp is very…
Feb 4, 2022
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Rockfish – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is rockfish? The term "rockfish" actually refers to over 70 different varieties of fish—all of which have broad mouths, large eyes, and venomous spines along their fins and backs. These fish get their name…
Feb 4, 2022
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Oysters – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What are oysters? Oysters are saltwater, bivalve mollusks that live in the ocean or other salty or brackish waters and play a vital role in our ecosystem. They are natural filter feeders that help to remove pollution…
Feb 3, 2022
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20 Different Types of Pasta Sauce You Should Try
It's impossible to know just how many types of pasta sauces there are, but it's safe to say it's in the hundreds. Whether you're making one from your great aunt's recipe from the old country…
Feb 2, 2022
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Kidney Beans – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What are kidney beans? The kidney bean is named for both its shape and color, resembling that of a kidney. This firm-textured bean has a slightly sweet flavor. Kidney beans are mostly used in chili…
Jan 31, 2022