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
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Guacamole: How is it Made & What Should You Look For?
What is guacamole? The word “guacamole” means “avocado sauce.” This tasty dip is made with mashed avocados and other fresh produce like tomatoes, diced onions, and lime juice. It may also contain other ingredients like…...
Sep 20, 2022
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Salsas: FAQs on Fresh Salsa, Store-Bought, Canned & More!
What is salsa? Salsa is Spanish for sauce. It is often thought of as a condiment made of tomatoes, onions, and chilies. However, salsa comprises various sauces used as condiments for Mexican and Mexican-inspired foods…...
Mar 16, 2022
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Snapper: Nutritional Information, How to Find, and More
What is snapper? Snapper are saltwater fish in the family Lutjanidae, which contains around 113 different species. These carnivorous fish primarily feed on smaller fish and crustaceans. They are deep ocean fish, living between 350…...
Sep 12, 2022
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Snails: How are They Farmed, Cooked, Eaten, and More
What are snails? Snails are featured heavily as part of the local cuisine in France (where they're called escargot) and India. They are also part of the typical cuisines of Greece, Cyprus, Malta, and some North African countries. Snails are usually featured as a luxurious appetizer…...
Sep 9, 2022
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Swordfish: What Makes it Unique & More Things to Know
What is swordfish? Swordfish is a mild-tasting fish with white flesh and a meaty texture. It's typically sold as thick steaks that are excellent for cooking in ways you can't cook more tender types of fish,…...
Aug 31, 2022
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Trout: Where to Find, Nutritional Information, and More
What is trout? Trout is a freshwater fish native to North America, Europe, and northern Asia. All trout spend their entire lives in the same lake, river, or stream except the steelhead trout. This trout mimics…...
Aug 24, 2022
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Plums: Definition, Seasonality, Nutrition, and Storage Tips
What are plums? A plum is an oval, fleshy fruit with thin, edible skin. Depending on the variety, plums are purple, deep red, red, or yellow when ripe. Plums are classified as stone fruit, or…...
Aug 23, 2022
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All You Need to Know About Crab: Types, Seasonality & Substitutes
What is crab? Crabs are crustaceans, like lobsters, shrimp, and barnacles. There are over a dozen different types of crab and they can measure anywhere from under an inch to 13ft. They have a pair…...
Aug 22, 2022
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What Is Haddock, When Is It In Season, and Fish Storage Tips
What is haddock? Haddock is a member of the Gadidae family of fish and is directly related to cod. Also called scrod, it's often used for fried fish and chips in the UK and can be…...
Aug 17, 2022