Ube, or Purple Yam, is a nutritious root crop from the Philippines. People preserve this yummy crop in various forms like paste, spread, and powder. Tropics Ube Purple Yam Powder is a top - notch option. You can use it in a wide range of menus, including cakes, ice cream, and your favorite drinks such as ube shake, ube milkshake, and ube milk tea. Philippine Foodtrade Corporation, the maker of Tropics fish crackers, started in 1971 with the goal of offering high - quality Filipino products. Their aim was to bring the real Filipino taste to Filipinos living far from home. The Tropics brand is available in Chicago, Los Angeles, and other states.

Using Tropics Ube Purple Yam Powder is easy. For cakes, just add the powder to your regular cake batter according to your taste preference. If you're making ice cream, mix it into the ice - cream base during the preparation. For beverages like ube shake or ube milk tea, simply stir the powder into the liquid. As for storage, keep it in a cool, dry place. Always close the container tightly after use to keep the powder fresh. There are no special handling instructions, but make sure to check the expiration date before using.