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2025年2月24日 · The gorgeous hue is due to one ingredient: ube (pronounced ooh-beh). But what exactly is an ube, and why has it suddenly become so popular? Right now, it seems that violet-colored desserts are all the rage on Instagram.

Dioscorea alata – also called ube (/ ˈ uː b ɛ,-b eɪ /), ubi, purple yam, or greater yam, among many other names – is a species of yam (a tuber). The tubers are usually a vivid violet-purple to bright lavender in color (hence the common name), but some range in color from cream to plain white.

2024年1月17日 · Learn what ube is, how it tastes, how it is used, and more. Native to the Philippines, this unique tuber, also known as purple yam, violet yam, or water yam, is on the fast track to ubiquity, popping up on social media and headlining dessert and ice cream menus.

2023年11月9日 · Ube is a vibrant purple tuber categorized under the root vegetable family, similar in texture and taste to common sweet potatoes and yams. Ube originates from Southeast Asia, and is considered a staple ingredient in the Philippines, where it’s commonly used to make various desserts and sweets.

2023年7月3日 · Purple yams, or ube, are nutritious, versatile, and starchy root vegetables. They are loaded with antioxidants that may help reduce blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

2024年5月24日 · Ube is a purple yam that originated in the Philippines. Ube has a brown, bark-like exterior and vibrant purple flesh. Ube has a sweet, nutty flavor and aroma and is commonly used in desserts.

2022年12月9日 · Ube is a major vegetable crop in the Philippines. The word ube (pronounced "ooo-bay") comes from the yam's name in Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines.

2021年6月8日 · Ube is a purple spud related to the orange sweet potatoes you probably already eat on the reg. Though similar to sweet taters in shape and size, ube has darker skin and deep purple flesh....

Ube blends seamlessly into a variety of dishes, complementing other ingredients without overpowering them. While it’s most commonly used in sweet recipes, such as desserts and baked goods, it also features in savory dishes and can even take center stage when baked, mashed, or prepared in other ways.