Think ube’s just ube?

A field guide · Philippine ube Think ube’sjust ube? The Philippines actually has a wide variety of it. More than a hundred, in fact. Most Filipinos know ube as a flavor, but only a few realize that the country is home to over 100 varieties of purple yam. The itinerary — four stops Bohol Kinampay & heirloom cultivars Leyte NSIC Ube White Zambales Zambal Benguet Sampero Stop 1 · Bohol Kinampay The Queen of Philippine Yams OriginBohol What it tastes likeSweet, creamy, nutty, and vanilla-like ColorDeep violet Try it inKinampay halaya What’s special Among all the Philippine ube varieties, Kinampay is perhaps the most famous. It is so closely associated with Bohol that it is being considered for geographical indication protection, similar to how Champagne is tied specifically to the regions of E