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.
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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...
Aug 26, 2021
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July is prime time for summer produce. Whether you're making mocktails, a summer salad or whipping up a smoothie, picking the best of what July has to offer can help get the tastiest results. Here's...
Apr 30, 2026
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Fall fruits bring fresh inspiration to the kitchen, with flavors that range from crisp and refreshing to tangy and sweet. While some are harvested in the fall, others reach peak ripeness and become more widely...
Sep 3, 2025
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Seasonal produce is often tastier and more affordable. On top of that, eating what’s in season is a great way to lower your carbon footprint. And while March, April and May still mean snow and...
Mar 21, 2025
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Picture this: You’re strolling through the grocery store or browsing the ingredients online, and you land on durian and jackfruit. At first glance, these two fruits look identical. But if you smell or taste them,...
Feb 28, 2025
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Who has time for the grocery store these days? Between work, family and everything else, it feels like a chore we could all do without. That's where sustainable grocery delivery comes in! You get the...
Feb 7, 2025
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Strawberry season is the sweetest part of the year for fruit lovers — those juicy fruits can transform any drink or recipe. It’s no wonder why so many avid gardeners grow strawberries in their backyards!...
Jul 22, 2024
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Bananas are one of the few fruits that are harvested year-round, meaning they are always in season. Even during winter, when seasonal produce can be more difficult to come by, bananas are still available to...
Feb 5, 2024
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What are strawberries? Strawberries are red heart-shaped fruit , one of the most recognizable and enjoyed fruits and part of the rose family. Where did strawberries originate from? Different varieties of strawberries have been available...
Mar 15, 2023
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Quick Answer What is babaco? Babaco (pronounced buh -BAH- co ) is a naturally occurring hybrid of the papaya plant. This yellow, football-shaped fruit has a smooth, thin skin and white flesh that has a...
Jan 3, 2023
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