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…...
Apr 14, 2021
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Mustard Greens – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are mustard greens? Mustard greens come from the mustard plant. Also known as brown mustard, Indian mustard, vegetable mustard, and Chinese mustard, mustard greens are a part of the Brassica genus of vegetables. Mustard greens are…...
Jul 22, 2021
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Mushrooms – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are mushrooms? Mushrooms are considered fungi. That may sound unappetizing, but most mushrooms are not only completely safe to eat. They add a wide range of flavors and textures to recipes. The fungi family…...
Jul 23, 2021
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Lemongrass – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is lemongrass? This herb is the stalk of the lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon citratus) and has a lemony scent with a hint of ginger. It can be used fresh or dried and is commonly found…...
Jul 27, 2021
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Lima Beans – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are lima beans? Lima beans are legumes (the fruit seeds of plants). Part of the Phaseolus genus, they are also commonly known as: Double beans Madagascar beans Chad beans Sieva beans Wax beans Taste-wise, lima…...
Jul 26, 2021
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Lion’s Mane Mushrooms – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are lion's mane mushrooms? Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, the lion’s mane is an edible mushroom in the tooth fungus group. It features long spines that resemble a hairy dog (or lion’s…...
Jul 27, 2021
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Marjoram – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is marjoram? Marjoram is an aromatic herb typically used in Mediterranean dishes. Marjoram belongs to the mint family, and it’s a sub-species of oregano. However, it’s sweeter, milder, and more floral than its spicy, pungent counterpart.…...
Jul 26, 2021
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Lotus Root – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is the lotus root? Lotus root is the edible rhizome (root) of the lotus plant, a medicinal plant scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera. The lotus root is oblong in shape with rounded edges and appears…...
Jul 23, 2021
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Lobster Mushroom – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are lobster mushrooms? Lobster mushrooms do look like the crustacean, but contrary to popular belief, they aren’t mushrooms at all. These shrooms are the by-product of a parasitic fungus called Hypomyces lactifluorum. The fungus typically infects…...
Jul 26, 2021
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Grape Tomatoes – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What are grape tomatoes? People often confuse grape tomatoes with cherry tomatoes since they are both petite with a sweet aftertaste. But if you look more closely, you’ll notice slight differences between the 2 varieties.…...
Jul 28, 2021