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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 taro? Known for its edible and starchy root, taro has a mild sweet taste and a similar texture to potatoes but with many more nutritional benefits. Sometimes called elephant ears (not to be...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are sweet onions? With sweet onions, the name says it all. They are onions that add lots of flavor without the strong flavor of other onion varieties. Even those who don't usually like onions...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are water chestnuts? Despite their name, water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis) are not nuts. They are aquatic root vegetables that grow in water-rich environments such as marshes, lakes, and mud. Water chestnuts are often overlooked...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are turnips? Turnips are a cruciferous vegetable that originated in middle and eastern Asia. They have been cultivated for a little less than 2,500 years and have been a part of the diet of...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are Vidalia onions? Vidalia onions are a sweet vegetable and part of the Allium genus of flowering plants, including leeks, chives, shallots, and garlic. The Vidalia onion is a staple in Southern summertime cuisine,...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is tatsoi? As part of the Brassica family, tatsoi is a mustard green vegetable. It's a type of Chinese cabbage and goes by a few other names, including: Tatsoi Tat soy Spinach mustard Spoon...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are tomatoes? The tomato is a popular produce item. Botanically, it’s not a vegetable at all, but a fruit—technically, it’s a berry. But because it has such a low sugar content, we treat it...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is tarragon? Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a green leafy herb with a distinctive taste and many uses across different cuisines. Its flavor is that of mint, vanilla, pepper, and eucalyptus combined and is often...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are wood ear mushrooms? Wood ear mushrooms are instantly recognizable, with their dark brown color and wrinkled, ear-like appearance. Their rubbery, gelatinous texture adds a layer of chewy goodness to soups and stir-fries, and...
Feb 25, 2022
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