This tuber (a plant that mainly grows under the ground) has been a staple part of Filipino desserts for hundreds of years. It is also valued worldwide for its use as a healthy food and the ...

Ube is in the same family as root veggies like sweet potatoes and yuca, and has long been a staple in the Philippines. With a nutrient profile similar to orange-colored yams, one cup of ube ...

Ube, a purple yam popular in the Philippines, has been added to dessert for its notable health benefits—but should you try it?