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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 chicory? Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is part of the wild dandelion family. It comes in two forms. One is the root, and the other is the leaf. The plant itself is flowery and attractive,...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is chervil? Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a spring herb with medicinal properties. It’s also a mainstay of the fines herbes mixture—a classic French cuisine seasoning mix featuring chives, parsley, and tarragon, too. This culinary...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is chard? If you landed here, you're probably wondering what chard is. Chard is a dark leafy green vegetable with a spectrum of brightly colored stems. It’s most common in Mediterranean cuisine (especially Italian...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is chayote squash? If you're like most people who only know the basic fruits and veggies, you're probably wondering, what is chayote squash? Chayote squash (also known as Choko, custard marrow, mirliton, or pear)...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are chanterelle mushrooms? Chanterelle mushrooms are one of the 17 types of edible mushrooms. They are delicious additions to a mushroom medley, on their own, mixed with proteins or starches like rice or pasta....
Feb 25, 2022
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What is celeriac? Celeriac (also known as celery root) is literally the root of the celery plant. It's also sometimes known as knob celery and turnip-rooted celery. Like many root vegetables, it is not particularly...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is corn? One of the most popular cereal grains, corn, is also called maize (Zea mays). Corn is usually thought of as yellow or white, but it also comes in purple, red, orange, blue,...
Feb 25, 2022
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What are collards? Collards are a dark green leafy vegetable. They have fan-like leaves and tough stems. They belong to the cabbage family and are closely related to kale, turnips, and mustard greens. They are...
Feb 25, 2022
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What is cilantro? Cilantro is a fresh herb. It has a slightly citrusy taste and is typically used as a finishing touch in dishes. It is usually sold in bunches and looks similar to parsley....
Feb 25, 2022
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