Ube, 2 Pints It is a purple yam

It is a purple yam (but is not a taro or potato) with a distinct flavor that is subtle and not overpowering (like a 'nutty' vanilla)

We thought long and hard about a late-fall

In trying to maintain simple and natural ingredients

Pineapples do not continue to ripen once picked

Ube, 2 Pints It is a purple yamWhat is Ube? Ube is a purple, tuberous root found in the Southeast Asia region (a food staple of the Philippines). It is a purple yam (but is not a taro or potato) with a distinct flavor that is subtle and not overpowering (like a 'nutty' vanilla). You may find Ube ice cream at some specialty grocery stores, but be on the lookout for any artificial dyes colors (particularly red and blue). California (in 2023) and the FDA (in 2024) banned FD&C Red #3