The Benefits of Ube
Ube first appeals for its taste and colour. But it's also a natural ingredient, simple and well composed.
Here's what to know, with no exaggerated claims.
A natural ingredient above all
Ube's first strength comes down to one word: natural.
It's a yam, ground into powder. Nothing added: no dye, no artificial flavouring, no preservative. Its colour and aroma come from the plant itself.
At a time when many colourful products hide additives, ube offers a 100% plant-based colour and taste. That, in itself, is already a fine quality.
What makes the difference.
100% natural
A yam, with no additives.
Caffeine-free
Any time of day, even in the evening.
Rich in fibre
7 g per 100 g, naturally.
Low in fat
0.5 g per 100 g.
Natural colour
The purple comes from anthocyanins.
Ultra-versatile
Drinks, baking, ice cream.
Rich in fibre, low in fat
On the composition side, ube ticks real boxes.
It's rich in fibre (7 g per 100 g) and low in fat (0.5 g per 100 g). Simple figures, verifiable in black and white on its nutrition table.
Want the exact figures? See the nutrition facts for ube.
Naturally caffeine-free
Unlike coffee or matcha, ube contains no caffeine. It's a yam, not a stimulating plant.
So you can enjoy a latte at any hour, without worrying about your sleep.
A warm ube latte in the evening: the little comforting treat that won't keep you awake.
Who is it for?
Good news: pretty much everyone.
Ube is 100% plant-based, so it suits a vegan diet. It's a yam, naturally gluten-free. And since it's caffeine-free, it works at any time of day.
Few ingredients this indulgent are at once plant-based, gluten-free and caffeine-free. Ube ticks these boxes naturally, without adding anything.
Ube every day
Its best strength may well be its simplicity.
A spoonful in warm milk, and there's a comforting latte. A spoonful in a batter, and a cake takes on a purple hue. Ube fits into breakfast as well as dessert, with no fuss, as part of a varied diet.
Start with the ube latte recipe, or explore all our ube recipes.
A simple pleasure, no false promises
Let's be honest: ube is neither a remedy nor a miracle "superfood".
It's a good natural ingredient that brings colour, sweetness and pleasure, as part of a varied and balanced diet. And that's already a lot.
- Ube is 100% natural: no dye, no flavouring, no preservative.
- It's rich in fibre, low in fat and caffeine-free.
- Plant-based and naturally gluten-free, it's above all a pleasure ingredient.
Ready to make it yours?
A natural, soft and colourful ingredient to bring into your indulgent moments. As a powder, or as a capsule ready in 30 seconds.
Your questions about its strengths.
Is ube good for your health?
Ube is a natural food, rich in fibre, low in fat and caffeine-free. Like any food, it's enjoyed as part of a varied and balanced diet.
Is ube rich in fibre?
Yes. Ube powder contains 7 g of fibre per 100 g, which corresponds to the "rich in fibre" claim.
Does ube contain caffeine?
No, ube is naturally caffeine-free: it can be enjoyed any time of day.
Is ube vegan?
Yes, ube powder is a 100% plant-based ingredient.
Does ube contain gluten?
No. Ube is a yam, naturally gluten-free.
Can you eat ube every day?
Yes, as part of a varied and balanced diet. It's an everyday ingredient, to use to taste.
Is ube a superfood?
We prefer to stay honest: ube is a good, indulgent natural ingredient, not a miracle product.