POWDERED PURPLE YAM 115 g - FIL CHOICE
- High-quality powdered purple yam (Ube) by Fil Choice. Contains 90% dried root, making it the perfect base for preparing natural Ube paste, cakes, ice cream, and traditional Filipino desserts.
POWDERED PURPLE YAM 115 g - FIL CHOICE
This is the essence of Filipino flavor captured in convenient packaging, allowing you to enjoy the exotic aroma of Ube in every corner of the world. The Fil Choice product is dehydrated purple yam, which, upon proper preparation, regains its velvety texture and deep, amethyst color. It is an essential ingredient in the pantry of every Asian cuisine lover who wishes to create authentic desserts with a unique character.
Ingredients: dried purple yam 90%, sugar.
Nutrition value in 100g :
Energy value: 1592 kJ / 376 kcal
Fat: 0.6 g
of which saturates: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 83 g
of which sugars: 9.5 g
Protein: 6.1 g
Salt: 0.3 g
Fil Choice offers a product that solves the main problem for Ube lovers outside the Philippines – the difficult availability of fresh tubers. The powdered form is made from the Dioscorea alata species, known for its naturally sweet, earthy taste with notes of nuts and vanilla. Thanks to the drying process, the powder retains most of the flavor and nutritional qualities of the fresh vegetable, while possessing a long shelf life. The high content of the main ingredient (as much as 90%) testifies to the quality and intensity of the product, distinguishing it from cheap mixes based mainly on sugar and flour.
The application of this powder is extremely versatile, although it requires slightly different processing than ready-made jams. It is most often used to recreate "Ube Halaya" – a thick paste obtained by slowly cooking the powder with water, condensed milk, coconut milk, and butter. The mass prepared in this way becomes the base for many pastries. The powder can also be added directly to dry ingredients when baking cakes, cookies (the famous Ube Crinkles), Pandesal buns, or waffles, giving them a beautiful, natural purple shade without the need to use large amounts of artificial food coloring.
The added value of the product is its naturalness. Purple yam is a rich source of anthocyanins – powerful antioxidants responsible for its characteristic color. Moreover, this powder is naturally gluten-free (although one should always check allergen information regarding the production facility) and provides a solid portion of complex carbohydrates. By using the Fil Choice product, you have full control over the consistency and sweetness of the final dessert, making it the ideal choice for creative confectioners and home baking enthusiasts looking for authentic, tropical inspiration.