Fresh Yam - UBE Filipino Purple yam

Dioscorea Alata Rhizomes, also referred to as purple yam, are tuberous root vegetables that feature vibrant lavender tubers. This unique variety, sometimes called Indian Ratalu or Jamaican Moonshine Yams, is known for its distinct flavor and vibrant color. This product is commonly known as Purple yam, Edible Purple Yam, Filipino Purple Yam, Jamaican Moonshine Yam, and Indian Ratalu. What is Ube Yam  Dioscorea alata is a naturally occurring species of yam from tropical Asia.  Yams are perennial vines which are widely cultivated for their starchy tubers—a dietary staple in great swaths of Africa.  Dioscorea alata is different from the African yams in that it is principally used as a dessert or a dessert flavoring.  The yam, which goes by other names such as “water yam”, “winged yam,” “ratalu”, “purple yam” or, perhaps most characteristically as “ube” (in the Phillipines, where it is highly esteemed)  is also different from virtually every other food stuff in that it is a shocking shade