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Ube

A starchy purple yam prized in Filipino cooking; its color comes from anthocyanin pigments.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
118Calories
1.5gProtein
27gCarbs
0.1gFat
4gFiber
0.5gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Complex carbohydratesfiberpotassiumvitamin Canthocyanins (the purple pigment)

Best for these goals

Natural food coloringcomforting starch

How to use it

Steamed and mashed into halaya (jam), ice cream, cakes, and pastries; boiled or baked like a potato; sweetened with coconut milk

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

A true yam — cook thoroughly before eating; the thick, bark-like skin is not eaten. Not the same plant as purple sweet potato.
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