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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 mushrooms? Mushrooms are considered fungi. That may sound unappetizing, but most mushrooms are not only completely safe to eat. They add a wide range of flavors and textures to recipes. The fungi family...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is Napa cabbage? Napa cabbage, also called Chinese cabbage or celery cabbage, is a vegetable with green leaves and white ribs. It's often used in Asian cuisine. The inner leaves are used to make...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is mizuna? Mizuna is a Japanese mustard green, and the name translates to “water vegetable” because of the vegetable’s juicy stalks. The plant is known by other names, such as spider mustard, kyona, and...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are onions? Among the most versatile types of fresh produce, onions are of the genus Allium. As edible bulbs, onions come in various shapes, sizes, colors, and flavor profiles. Onions can be served raw...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are lobster mushrooms? Lobster mushrooms do look like the crustacean, but contrary to popular belief, they aren’t mushrooms at all. These shrooms are the by-product of a parasitic fungus called Hypomyces lactifluorum. The fungus...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is marjoram? Marjoram is an aromatic herb typically used in Mediterranean dishes. Marjoram belongs to the mint family, and it’s a sub-species of oregano. However, it’s sweeter, milder, and more floral than its spicy,...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is the lotus root? Lotus root is the edible rhizome (root) of the lotus plant, a medicinal plant scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera. The lotus root is oblong in shape with rounded edges and...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is lemongrass? This herb is the stalk of the lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon citratus) and has a lemony scent with a hint of ginger. It can be used fresh or dried and is commonly found...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are lion's mane mushrooms? Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, the lion’s mane is an edible mushroom in the tooth fungus group. It features long spines that resemble a hairy dog (or lion’s...
Feb 25, 2022
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