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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 is asparagus? This spring vegetable is one of the easiest vegetables to spot in the grocery store or at a farmers’ market. Asparagus is usually sold in tightly bound bunches, its long, green spears...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is arugula? Arugula is a cruciferous vegetable, distinguished from many similar vegetables by its green, serrated leaves. It's dense in nutrients, rich in flavor, and perhaps most closely associated with Italian cuisine. Known as...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is arrowroot? Arrowroot is a starchy root vegetable similar to taro, yams, cassava, or sweet potatoes. The arrowroot is native to Central America, South America, and the West Indies, but is grown in tropical...
Feb 25, 2022
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While California is largely known for its sandy beaches, gorgeous vineyards, and glittering Hollywood lifestyle, most people may not know that California—particularly Anaheim, California—is known for its anaheim peppers. What are anaheim peppers? Thanks to...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is miso paste? Miso paste is a wonderfully versatile ingredient that lends a rich umami flavor to recipes. It is a paste made from fermented soy. Where did miso paste originate from? Miso was...
Feb 14, 2022
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What is acorn squash? Acorn squash is a thick-skinned member of the squash family. It takes its name from the fruit of the oak tree, and the two look similar in terms of shape, if...
Feb 10, 2022
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What are cherry peppers? Chances are, you have encountered cherry peppers as a pickled condiment to dress salads, cheese boards, and salads. The fresh variety can also be chopped up and used on items like...
Feb 10, 2022
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What are baking potatoes? Whether they’re eaten plain, buried in gravy, or served ‘loaded’ with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and chives, one thing is for sure: you can’t go wrong with baked potatoes. While virtually...
Feb 10, 2022
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What are cherry tomatoes? The odds are that you've seen some type of cherry tomato at your local grocery store, but you may not know the stories behind them. This versatile, fresh vegetable comes in...
Feb 10, 2022
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