Ube, or purple yam, is a species of yam cultivated across Southeast Asia. It is a common component in Filipino cuisine, where it is used in desserts, jams (see ube halaya), and pastries.

Categories: Tuber
Used to derive: Ube flavoring
Also known as:
Filipino: Purple yam
Latin species name: Dioscorea alata
Wikidata ID: Q1932852
Wikipedia title: Dioscorea alata
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