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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 white beans? White beans are a type of legume that is white on the inside and has a starchy interior. They have a delicate, slightly nutty flavor, making them the perfect addition to...
Sep 27, 2022
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What are pinto beans? Pinto beans are small, versatile legumes commonly used in Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, and tostadas. Pinto translates from Spanish to "speckled" referencing the reddish-brown spots on these beige-colored beans. Usually...
Jul 11, 2022
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What is luffa? Did you know your dried luffa sponge (alternatively spelled “loofah”) hanging in the shower is actually a dried plant? Luffa, also referred to as a vegetable sponge, sponge gourd, or rag gourd,...
Jun 24, 2022
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What are great northern beans? Great northern beans are medium-sized white beans that are quite popular in North America. They have a fairly delicate, somewhat nutty flavor and a smooth texture that virtually "melts" in...
May 19, 2022
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What is rapini? Rapini is a dark green cruciferous vegetable that is related to broccoli, cabbage, and bok choi. It's often called broccoli rabe and has a slightly bitter taste that can become milder during...
May 18, 2022
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What is heart of palm? Also referred to as palmito, palm cabbage, or chonta, heart of palm is the core (or as the name suggests, the heart) of specific breeds of palm trees/plants. After a...
May 17, 2022
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What are cannellini beans? Cannellini beans are a kind of legume that is often referred to as "white beans." This nickname is somewhat confusing since other kinds of beans are also referred to generally as...
Apr 28, 2022
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What is celery? Celery is a light green fibrous vegetable that grows in long stalks with leafy tops. As a low-calorie, low-fat food, it's often eaten as a snack and can be found on almost...
Apr 27, 2022
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What is okra? Okra is the immature seed pods of the Abelmoschus esculentus or okra plant. They are often referred to as ladyfingers because of their long and tubelike shape. Okra contains mucilage, a naturally...
Apr 26, 2022
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