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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 luffa? Did you know your dried luffa sponge (alternatively spelled “loofah”) hanging in the shower is actually a dried plant? Luffa, also referred to as a vegetable sponge, sponge gourd, or rag gourd,...
Jun 24, 2022
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What is oyster sauce? Oyster sauce is a dark brown sauce with a texture similar to paste. It is made from oyster extract and has a sweet, salty, and umami flavor. Oyster sauce is commonly...
Jun 17, 2022
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What is mezcal? Mezcal is a Mexican distilled alcohol made from the agave plant. Pronounced "messcal," its name means "roasted agave" in Nahuatl, an Indigenous language spoken in Central Mexico, and is a nod to...
Jun 13, 2022
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What is shochu? Shochu is a traditional Japanese distilled alcoholic beverage typically made with rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or brown sugar. Some distillers, however, prefer making the drink with less common ingredients like chestnuts,...
Jun 9, 2022
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Soju is a South Korean liquor that has found incredible popularity worldwide. This rice wine–pronounced "sow-joo"–has been catching on in the United States and is used to make a variety of cocktails. Those new to...
Jun 7, 2022
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What is venison? In the States, venison refers to deer meat. While venison originally meant the meat of a game animal, it now refers primarily to the meat of antlered and hoofed animals such as...
Jun 7, 2022
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What are ales? Ales are a popular type of beer enjoyed all over the world. They're different from lagers (the other major category of beers) because they're brewed at a higher temperature. The result is...
Jun 3, 2022
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What is beef roast? A beef roast is a 2-inch cut of meat from a cow that is, generally, cooked in an oven. There are many different types of beef roast, including: Beef brisket –...
Jun 3, 2022
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Soju is a popular Korean alcoholic beverage that is taking the U.S. by storm. If you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon, here's your crash course on how to fully enjoy soju. If you're not...
Jun 2, 2022
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