what is a ube
The ube yam is a purple yam commonly eaten in the Philippines. Yams belong to the family of starchy vegetables, along with potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro, yucca and other root vegetables. Ube yams have the distinction of having of a purple or lavender color. In the Philippines, the natural sweetness of the ube yam is often used in desserts such as cakes, pastries and ice cream. Also called purple yam, the ube yam appears in cuisines around the world. The nutrition profile of a ube yam is similar to that of a regular yam.