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
Grocery Guides
Lavender – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is lavender? Although thought of as a flower, lavender is actually an herb. Part of the mint family (or Lamiaceae), it is one of about 30 species that fall into that category. It may…...
Jun 25, 2021
Grocery Guides
Oregano – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is oregano? Found in the fresh produce department among other herbs, oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a popular and tasty addition to a wide range of popular foods, including: Pizza and pizza dough Italian sauces…...
Jul 21, 2021
Grocery Guides
Peppermint – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is peppermint? Peppermint (Mentha x Piperita or Mentha balsamea wild) is one of 25 distinct varieties of the mint plant. A cross between spearmint and watermint, it may be used in: Cookies, cakes, and pies…...
Jul 20, 2021
Grocery Guides
Rosemary – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is rosemary? Rosemary or Rosmarinus officinalis is a popular herb used in various recipes, from stews and casseroles to roasts and salads. It is particularly favored in dishes that have duck, lamb, chicken, pork, and…...
Jul 12, 2021
Grocery Guides
Sage – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is sage? Sage is a fragrant herb, known for its strong, earthy aroma. This woody herb is a member of the mint family, like other herbs, including rosemary, thyme, oregano, and basil. Sage pops…...
Jul 9, 2021
Grocery Guides
Mint – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is mint? Mentha, more commonly known as mint, is a type of aromatic herb. Mint is used around the world and is available in hundreds of varieties, including (but certainly not limited to): Peppermint Spearmint…...
Jul 26, 2021
Grocery Guides
Parsley – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is parsley? Parsley is a flowering herb native to the central and eastern areas of the Mediterranean and Europe. Today, parsley is grown and cultivated all over the world. The leafy green plant is…...
Jul 21, 2021
Grocery Guides
Pansies – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are pansies? Pansies are the cool-weather flower with a face. They come in various colors, including white, yellow, orange, gold, red, purple, and more. The flower grows to around 2-3in in diameter and up…...
Jul 21, 2021
Grocery Guides
Habanero Peppers – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are habanero peppers? A habanero pepper is a small, bright orange (but sometimes red) chili pepper that can spice up or sweeten pretty much any dish. You'll recognize their short and squat profile. They’re…...
Jun 22, 2021