7 Benefits of Purple Yam (Ube), and How It Differs from Taro

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By HealthlineMay 19, 2019, 10:00 am372 pts
By Susan McCabe, BSc, RD Dioscorea alata is a species of yam commonly referred to as purple yam, ube, violet yam, or water yam. This tuberous root vegetable originates from Southeast Asia and is often confused with taro root. An indigenous staple of the Philippines, it's now cultivated and enjoyed worldwide.…

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