Elevate Your Menu with the Vibrant Sweetness of Ube

At Itaberco, we are thrilled to introduce a flavor that is as visually stunning as it is delicious: Ube. For culinary professionals looking to differentiate their menus with globally inspired, “Instagrammable” ingredients, our Ube Flavor Compound (CP-503) is the perfect addition to your summer lineup.

Product Description

Code	Description	Available in
CP-503	Ube Flavor Compound	1 kg jar, 5 kg pail, 20 kg pail

Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Glucose Syrup Solids, Natural Flavors, Purple Sweet Potato Juice for Color, Agar Gum, Citric Acid, Salt, Lactic Acid.

Dosage:

Cold process: 3–5%
Baking: 5–8%
Beverages: 0.5–2%

Fun Fact: Crop of Resilience:

More than just a vibrant purple yam, ube has long been a symbol of survival and strength in the Philippines. In regions such as Bohol in the Central Visayas, ube was one of the few crops resilient enough to withstand severe droughts and periods of famine, providing a dependable food source when other harvests failed. Its importance to local communities was so deeply ingrained that ube was treated with great reverence—legend has it that if someone accidentally dropped a tuber, they would offer it an apologetic kiss before picking it up, a gesture of gratitude and respect for a crop that helped sustain generations through hardship.

What is Ube?

Ube, also known as purple yam, is a vibrant root vegetable that has long been a staple in many Asian and Pacific Islander cuisines. It is celebrated for its unique sensory profile: a sweet, nutty flavor rounded out with a distinct hint of vanilla.

What truly sets Ube apart is its instantly recognizable, deep purple hue. In an era where visual appeal is just as important as taste, Ube offers a natural way to create show-stopping desserts that capture attention both on the plate and on social media.

The Itaberco Advantage:
Consistency Meets Quality

Working with fresh yams can be labor-intensive and result in inconsistent color or flavor profiles. Itaberco’s Ube Flavor Compound is designed to give pastry chefs the quality and consistency they deserve.

Professional Specifications: To meet the needs of diverse dietary requirements, our Ube compound is Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Kosher.
Shelf-Stable Convenience: Like our other premium compounds, the Ube flavor is shelf-stable, even after opening, making it a practical and efficient choice for high-volume kitchens.
Natural Ingredients: We utilize natural colors and flavors to achieve that signature deep purple without the need for artificial complexity.

Culinary Applications: From Bakery to Bar

The versatility of the Ube Flavor Compound allows it to blend seamlessly into a wide variety of applications:

Bakery & Pastry: Create vibrant ube-glazed donuts, tarts, cupcakes, or layered cakes.

Ube “Crème Brûlée”
Ube Macarons
Ube Croissant Cubes
Ube Mochi Waffles or Pancakes
Mille Crêpe Cake

Frozen Desserts: It is an exceptional choice for ube ice cream, soft serve or artisanal gelato.

Beverages & More: Incorporate it into mousse, milkshakes, or specialty lattes for a sophisticated, earthy sweetness.

“Dirty” Ube Iced Latte & Cream Caps
Ube & Coconut Milk Bubble Tea

Perfect Pairings: Ube pairs beautifully with coconut, warm spices, or cream cheese frosting.

Ube-Infused “Croffle” with Tangy Cream Cheese Glaze

Recipe: Ube Filipino Style Soft Serve

Yield: Approximately 1.25 Gallon of Mix

Ingredients

Itaberco Soft Serve Mix (SSI-74) | 1 Bag
Whole Milk | 3400 g
Heavy Cream 40% | 600 g
Ube Extract (Butterfly Brand) | 80-120 g

To Prepare

Scale milk, cream, Itaberco Ube Flavor Compound (CP-503)
Itaberco Soft Serve Mix (SSI-74) and blend for 90 seconds.
Process in soft serve machine.

More to Explore with Creative Customer Flavor Combinations

Ube & Toasted Marshmallow with Brown Butter

Inspired by our customers, this ube ice cream flavor concept highlights thoughtful flavor architecture and menu ideation.

Experience: Bright, sophisticated, with a surprising herbal note