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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Soju 101: Understanding the Different Types of Soju
Soju is a South Korean liquor that has found incredible popularity worldwide. This rice wine–pronounced "sow-joo"–has been catching on in the United States and is used to make a variety of cocktails. Those new to…...
Jun 7, 2022
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Venison – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is venison? In the States, venison refers to deer meat. While venison originally meant the meat of a game animal, it now refers primarily to the meat of antlered and hoofed animals such as…...
Jun 7, 2022
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Ales – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What are ales? Ales are a popular type of beer enjoyed all over the world. They're different from lagers (the other major category of beers) because they're brewed at a higher temperature. The result is a more…...
Jun 3, 2022
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Beef Roast – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is beef roast? A beef roast is a 2-inch cut of meat from a cow that is, generally, cooked in an oven. There are many different types of beef roast, including: Beef brisket – cut…...
Jun 3, 2022
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How to Enjoy Soju: A Drinking Guide for Beginners
Soju is a popular Korean alcoholic beverage that is taking the U.S. by storm. If you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon, here's your crash course on how to fully enjoy soju. If you're not…...
Jun 2, 2022
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Pepperoni – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is pepperoni? Pepperoni is a dry sausage made from meat, fat, and various spices, usually including a type of mild red pepper. Pepperoni is most commonly sold in thin round slices and used as a…...
Jun 2, 2022
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Ground Beef – All You Need To Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is ground beef? Ground beef is simply beef that's been ground or chopped. Sometimes called burger meat, the grinding process tenderizes the beef, mixes fatty and lean cuts, reduces dryness, and improves the flavor…...
Jun 1, 2022
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Pizza Sauce – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is pizza sauce? Batman has Robin, Lucy has Ethel, and pizza has pizza sauce. Standard pizza sauce is typically made with plain tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes and tomato paste. Pizza sauce is thicker in…...
Jun 1, 2022
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Breadfruit – All You Need To Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is breadfruit? Breadfruit is a round, prickly fruit from the mulberry family that, when cooked, has a remarkably similar flavor to freshly-baked bread or potato. It grows best in hot, wet areas around the equator and is…...
May 25, 2022