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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Gorgonzola – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is gorgonzola? Gorgonzola is a hard, ripe cheese from northern Italy. Depending on how it's aged, it can either be solid and crumbly or creamy, with a melt-in-your-mouth buttery texture. It tastes (and smells) relatively pungent…
Dec 15, 2021
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Brie Cheese – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is brie cheese? Brie is a rich dairy product made with cow's milk. Brie is named after the region of France where it originated, what is now the department of Seine-et-Marne. Brie is white in color…
Dec 13, 2021
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Cognac – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is cognac? Cognac is a French alcoholic drink coveted for its intense and complex flavor. Because it is made from distilled wine, cognac is one of the many types of brandy, a class of alcoholic beverages…
Dec 10, 2021
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Catfish – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
Catfish has been an important food source for centuries. Wild-caught or farmed, catfish is a beneficial, lean protein welcome in any healthful eating regime. Read on for facts and tips on how to select the…
Dec 2, 2021
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Risotto – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is risotto? Risotto is a warm and creamy Italian dish made with high-starch, short-grain rice, like Carnaroli, Arborio, or Vialone Nano. In addition to having rice as the main ingredient, the dish also often…
Dec 1, 2021
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Malt Beverages – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What are malt beverages? Malt beverages are fermented drinks made primarily from the grain of the barley plant, which undergoes a process of malting before it is turned into a drink. Malting involves steeping, germinating…
Nov 29, 2021
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Herring – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Groceries
What is herring? Herring is a small, oily fish that is commonly found in Scandinavian, Eastern European, German, and English cuisine. It's a very versatile fish that can be prepared in a wide variety of ways -…
Nov 19, 2021
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Anchovies – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Fish
Anchovies are nutrient-dense small fish that are most often used in Italian and Asian cuisine. They are also used to make a savory paste that is used in many global cuisines. Discover just how healthy anchovies are as…
Nov 19, 2021
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Imitation Crab – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Groceries
What is imitation crab? Imitation crab is fish that's been processed to look, taste, and feel like real crab meat. Unlike the real deal, imitation crab meat is an affordable protein that's readily available in many supermarkets…
Nov 18, 2021