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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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What are shallots? Shallots look like miniature, elongated onions, which makes sense because shallots are related to their well-known allium family counterparts: onions, garlic, and chives. While the onion is known for its biting heat...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are serrano peppers? Serrano peppers are often compared to the jalapeno pepper. Both are popular peppers with a variety of uses. However, the most notable difference is the level of spice. Compared to the...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is Japanese eggplant? Japanese eggplants are longer, thinner eggplants than their American counterpart—the one you’re used to seeing in grocery stores. They come in a range of shades of purple, including a deep, dark,...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are heirloom tomatoes? Cherokee Purple, Mexico Midget, Brandywine, Yellow Oxheart—if any of these names sound familiar to you, consider yourself a true aficionado of heirloom tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes are fresh produce that has been...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are squash blossoms? Squash blossoms are flowers that stem from summer and winter squash produce. These tasty and nutritious blossoms are often called zucchini flowers. Squash blossoms come in various shades of yellow and...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is spinach? Spinach is a dark, leafy green referred to as a superfood. While most people know about spinach, most people are surprised to find out that spinach is related to beets and Swiss...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is spaghetti squash? Spaghetti squash is a winter vegetable and one of the most popular types of squash. It takes its name from the way thin strands of the flesh of the squash can...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is sorrel? Sorrel is a leafy green from the same family of plants as rhubarb and buckwheat. It adds a lemony sourness to dishes and can be served both cooked or raw. Sorrel’s bright,...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are snap peas? Snap peas, also commonly referred to as sugar snap peas, are various legumes with an edible pod. Like snow peas and garden peas, snap peas are also climbing plants. Unlike the...
Feb 25, 2022
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