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Purple Yam Powder, commonly known as UBE Powder, is a vibrant, naturally colored powder derived from the tubers of the purple yam (Dioscorea alata). It is celebrated for its striking violet hue and unique, sweet, and nutty flavor profile. Its primary application direction is in the food and beverage industry. It serves as a natural colorant and flavor agent in a wide range of products, including traditional desserts like ube ice cream and halaya, as well as in modern baked goods, pastries, confectioneries, and vibrant beverages like lattes and smoothies.
Made from premium purple yams grown in high-altitude regions, featuring a naturally vibrant purple-red color with a fine, uniform powder. Free from added sugar, artificial flavors, and preservatives.
Ready stock available. Finely milled to 80–100 mesh with strict microbial control throughout production, meeting ISO quality standards.
We offer both Freeze-Dried Purple Yam Powder and Spray-Dried Purple Yam Powder to suit a wide range of formulation requirements. Contact us for samples or more information.
| Items | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Yam | 99% | 100% |
| Organoleptic | ||
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Conforms |
| Color | Purple | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Particle size | 100% pass 80 mesh 100% | Conforms |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Particle Size | NLT 100% Through 80 mesh | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 2.80% |
| Ash (Sulphated Ash) | ≤5.0% | 2.72% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | Conforms |
| Arsenic(As) | ≤0.5% | Conforms |
| Pb | ≤2ppm | Conforms |
| Cd | ≤1ppm | Conforms |
| Hg | ≤0.1ppm | Conforms |
| Pesticide Residues | ||
| DDT | ≤0.01ppm | Not Detected |
| BHC | ≤0.01ppm | Not Detected |
| PCNB | ≤0.02ppm | Not Detected |
| Methamidophos | ≤0.02ppm | Not Detected |
| Parathion | ≤0.01ppm | Not Detected |
| Microbiological Tests | ||
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g | Conforms |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | Conforms |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Negative |
Purple Yam Powder is rich in selenium, potassium, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. As a low-calorie, high-quality carbohydrate source, it delivers strong satiety and is ideal for meal replacements and calorie-controlled food products. Its high potassium content helps balance the body’s electrolytes, relieving edema and physical fatigue. It is widely used as an additive in food, beverages, and health supplements.
| Weight | Packing Method |
|---|---|
| 1kg | bag/kg, box outside (double plastic bag + Aluminum foil bag inside) |
| 10kgs, 25kg or more | by Drums or carton (2 layers plastic bag inside) |
| Weight | Delivery Method | Delivery Time | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1kg - 25kgs | EMS, DHL, UPS, Fedex | 3-7 days | Door to door |
| 25kgs - 100kgs | DHL, FedEx, by Air | 3-7 days | Door to door (to Airport by Air) |
| More than 100kgs | by Air | 3-7 days | Door to Airport |
| by Sea | 10-35 days | Door to port |
