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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 baijiu? Baijiu is a centuries-old Chinese distilled alcoholic beverage . It's made from fermented sorghum, although some manufacturers use other cereals instead, such as rice and millet. This isn't a beverage you can...
Jan 11, 2022
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What is tilapia? Tilapia is the name used when talking about over a hundred different species of cichlid fish. These fish live in freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams and were originally native to Africa. Since...
Jan 6, 2022
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What is Parmesan? Parmesan is a hard, cow's milk cheese that's aged for at least a year. It is most commonly grated over pasta dishes, shaved on salads, or cooked in a risotto dish. The...
Jan 6, 2022
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What are bitters? Bitters are neutral and high-proof spirits infused with botanicals such as fruit, herbs, leaves, bark, and spices. They are commonly used as a flavoring component in cocktails. Since they are highly concentrated,...
Dec 22, 2021
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What is coconut butter? Coconut butter is a creamy, spreadable butter made from the flesh of the coconut. It can be used for a variety of recipes. You can spread it on toast, use it...
Dec 21, 2021
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What is hummus? Hummus is a Middle Eastern food. It’s a rich, creamy dip with a garlicky taste and a melt-in-your-mouth consistency similar to mayonnaise or other types of smooth dips and spreads . Chickpeas,...
Dec 16, 2021
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What is gorgonzola? Gorgonzola is a hard, ripe cheese from northern Italy. Depending on how it's aged, it can either be solid and crumbly or creamy, with a melt-in-your-mouth buttery texture. It tastes (and smells)...
Dec 15, 2021
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What is brie cheese? Brie is a rich dairy product made with cow's milk. Brie is named after the region of France where it originated, what is now the department of Seine-et-Marne. Brie is white...
Dec 13, 2021
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What is cognac? Cognac is a French alcoholic drink coveted for its intense and complex flavor. Because it is made from distilled wine, cognac is one of the many types of brandy, a class of...
Dec 10, 2021
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