Ube syrup available

Ube syrup is a sweet condiment typically made from ube, a purple yam popular in Filipino cuisine. It's often used in desserts to add a unique, vibrant color and sweet, nutty flavor.

Ube syrup has a lightly sweet, naturally nutty flavor with hints of vanilla. It’s loved for its unique taste and vibrant purple color.

Ube syrup can be used in a variety of dessert recipes such as ice creams, cakes, pancakes, shakes, and much more. It's particularly popular in Filipino desserts.

Unopened ube syrup can last for about two years. Once opened, it should be consumed within three to four months.

Yes, you can make ube syrup at home using ube or purple yam, sugar, and water.

Typically, yes. Ube syrup is often made from ube (purple yam), sugar and water, all of which are gluten-free ingredients. However, feel free to check labels to ensure no gluten-containing ingredients are included.

Authentic ube syrup gets its vibrant color naturally from the purple yam. However, some commercial brands may add artificial color. It's best to check the label.

Yes. Ube syrup can be used to add flavor and color to a variety of cocktails.

Ube syrup is typically made by boiling and mashing ube, then adding sugar and water to create a sweet, thick syrup.

Yes, ube is simply the Filipino term for purple yam.

Ube syrup generally contains sugar and thus should be used in moderation. However, ube itself contains vitamins and fiber.

Ube syrup should be stored in a cool, dark place before opening. After opening, it should be refrigerated.

There aren't many direct substitutes for ube syrup because of its unique flavor and color. However, you may use sweet potato syrup or vanilla extract for a different flavor.

Yes, traditional ube syrup does not contain any animal products and is therefore considered vegan.

No. While both are purple, ube syrup is made from purple yam and has a different flavor profile from grape syrup.

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market via www.sayweee.com.