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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
Parmesan – All You Need to Know | Instacart’s Guide to Groceries
What is Parmesan? Parmesan is a hard, cow's milk cheese that's aged for at least a year. It is most commonly grated over pasta dishes, shaved on salads, or cooked in a risotto dish. The rinds can…...
Dec 22, 2021Grocery Guides
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, 2021Grocery Guides
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, 2021Grocery Guides
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, 2021Grocery Guides
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, 2021Grocery Guides
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, 2021Grocery Guides
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, 2021Grocery Guides
Abalone – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Seafood
What is abalone? Abalone is a much-prized mollusk. Its delicious meaty interior is protected by a hard, sturdy shell that sparkles like a pearl on the inside. Because they're a type of large sea snail, abalone…...
Nov 9, 2021Grocery Guides
Mascarpone – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce
What is mascarpone? Mascarpone is a white, thick, and creamy Italian cheese. Because it's so rich in fat, it's classified as double- or triple-cream cheese. Thus, you can expect a soft, buttery cheese that is easy…...
Nov 5, 2021