Ube Yam Powder

Supplier of Ube Yam Powder with Kosher, ISO, and Halal Certification-High Quality Purple Yam Ingredient for Use in Drink and Food Applications 

Ube Yam Powder Manufacturer/ Supplier with over Ten Years of Experience in Producing Plant Based Ingredients

As a professional botanical ingredient supplier with more than ten years of experience, NT Biotech (Shaanxi New Things Biotech) specializes in the development and production of high-quality raw materials from plants, and the wholesale export of those raw materials to countries worldwide. The company also has an active research and development team backed by a strict quality control process, a number of internationally recognized certifications that include ISO9001, Kosher, and Halal, and a wide range of high-quality ube yam powder solutions for the food, beverage, nutritional, and functional product manufacturing industry.

The amount of effort that goes into the preparation of the purple yam-based component ensures that the color remains vibrant, with high nutritional value intact, along with the natural taste as well, which is making this product a growing and ever-increasing trend in the development and production of health-based products that are oriented towards improving the wellness of consumers today.

What Is Ube Yam Powder?

Ube yam powder comes from the Dioscorea species of purple yam which has traditionally been used as both an edible and medicinal plant throughout Asia. In fact, it is often called “Purple Ginseng”. The process for making the ube yam powder involves washing the freshly harvested purple yams first then steaming them and drying them out before grinding them down into a very fine powder under a specific temperature range in order to preserve the natural nutrients that are found in the ube yam along with its natural purple color. 

This is why this product is not an artificial colorant or flavoring but a product that provides both color and nutrition to your food product is "clean label.".

The finished powder is light purple to deep violet in color. It has very small particles, dispersing beautifully. The taste is mildly earthy and sweet with a creamy texture. It is very high in fiber and resistant starch content. It has naturally occurring Anthocyanins as well as Bioactive compounds. It can be used in instant food and beverage formulas.

Natural Ube Powder Manufacturing Process 

The quality of a product depends on its raw material source. The raw materials and their quality will determine the final output and the final product. NT Biotech applies stringent production standards on all batches to produce ube powder that is both safe and uniform. 

Production process includes: 

(a) selection of high quality mature purple yam; 
(b) cleaning and removal of impurities; 
(c) steam cooking to make it more digestible; 
(d) low temperature dehydration; 
(e) fine grinding and sieving; 
(f) metal detection and quality inspection; and 
(g) packaging under clean conditions. 

This technology helps to maintain the ube yam powder’s original color, flavor profile, and nutritional integrity while providing a great shelf life.

Nutritional and Functional Advantages 

The use of purple yam as food ingredient has been popular for centuries due to its health and nutrition value. 

• Immune Support 

The polysaccharides and diosgenin-like compounds found in purple yam may help support the normal function of the immune system and general well-being. This has resulted in more interest in functional foods made from the purple yam. 

• Contributes to the Maintenance of Healthy Blood Sugar & Lipids.

The resistant starch in purple yam takes longer to digest than traditional carbohydrates, and when it is combined with dietary fiber, it can help to promote healthy glucose levels after eating and balanced fat metabolism as part of an overall healthy diet. 

• Provides protection from natural antioxidants 

Anthocyanins (and vitamin C) in purple yam have antioxidant properties that help fight off the effects of oxidative damage. That’s why natural ube powder has become a popular ingredient for making products and/or drinks that are marketed as being healthy and good for your body. 

• Supports Good Digestive Health

Purple yam has been ingested and consumed for a long time to provide relief from digestive discomfort. Due to its natural mucilage and fibre content, it can support both gastrointestinal functioning and overall digestive balance as well.

Food and Drink Solutions

As more people want foods and drinks made with plants and natural colors, this ube yam powder not only gives a good nutrition value, but also looks good. 

Some common ways it's used are: 

• Ready-made Nutrition Drinks

The powder can be mixed easily with water, milk or other plant based drinks to make meal substitute drinks, or high protein drinks, or even drinks for health reasons.

• Smoothies and Special Shakes

It’s a natural purple colour which will make the drink look nice, and it has plant fibres and plant nutrients.

• Bakery & Desserts

Many bakeries prepare baked goods and sweets with ube powder for sale, such as:

1. Cakes
2. Muffins
3. Cookies
4. Bread
5. Donuts
6. Pancakes
7. Ice Cream
8. Breakfast Cereal and Porridge

Ube powder can be blended into oats, rice, millet and other grain based products to improve nutritional quality and enhance visual appeal. 

• Nutraceuticals

More and more manufacturers use Ube Purple Yam powder to create: 

1. Functional Food Blend (Functional Foods)
2. Superfood Blends (Superfoods)
3. Plant Based Nutrition (Plant Based Foods)
4. Wellness Powered Product

How customers generally use purple yam powder? 

• Immediate Mixing 

Most customers just mix the powder with hot water, or dairy or plant-based beverages, as an easy and quick method to get a morning meal or snack. 

• Cooking with Grains 

You may add purple yam powder to smoothie bowls, oatmeal, rice, or breakfast cereals to produce healthy and nutritious food that is naturally sweet. 

• Product Specific Food Recipes 

Consumers commonly use the powder in smoothies, yogurt, and dessert fillings, as well as in baking. 

• DIY Beauty Uses

Many people make their own facial masks with different combination of natural ube powder and honey and/or milk and/or egg white. But before making it part of your skin care routine you should check if the cosmetic applications are according to the local standards or regulations and you should also see if you have sensitivity to that cosmetic.

Ube Yam Powder vs. Purple Sweet Potato Powder the Purple Colores

Purple Yam Powder and Purple Sweet Potato Powder are both purple in appearance but different in their botanical origin and nutritional composition.

Purple yam powder is produced from different Dioscorea species and contains mucilage, resistant starch, and Diosgenin related compounds. Therefore it is normally used for digestive health and balanced nutritional applications.

Purple sweet potato powder comes from Ipomoea batatas, and is mainly valued for its high anthocyanins content, anti-oxidative abilities, and natural use as a food colourant.
Manufacturers choose between those two ingredients based on what they want to achieve with their products. They look at goals for the formula

Precautionary Measures for Us​​​​​​​e 

Since the majority of the population can safely consume foods derived from purple yam, note that few consumer classes need to exercise special care while using purple yam. 

• People with documented yam/tuber allergy. 
• People who have digestive system issues (acute). 
• People with particular food restrictions who need expert consultation. 
• Older adults and young kids usually want to eat foods that have been thoroughly prepared. 

If you have diabetes and/or kidney problems, you should discuss major dietary modifications with your healthcare provider prior to implementing changes to your eating habits.

Why Should I Work With NT Biotech? 

The reliability and consistency of the botanical ingredients that you receive are two of the most important things to consider when searching for a supplier. 

NT Biotech can offer the following: 

• Over 10 years of experience in the Industry
• Research and Development (R&D) Support 
• A dedicated department(s) of Quality Control 
• ISO 9001 Certification for effective production management processes 
• Kosher Product certification 
• Halal Product certification 
• consistent, global supply 
• Customizable Product Specifications 
•  International Customer Service

Strict quality standards are applied to every single batch of our products, and they will meet international market requirements for quality en masse, starting from raw material sourcing to final delivery of the finished goods.

Our Factory

With more than a decade of experience, we have developed significant expertise in the manufacture of and supply of superior raw materials that are used in food products, health products, and cosmetic products. We have the experience to ensure that you are receiving the highest quality product along with a dependable source of supply.

Our Certificate

We are happy to be certified as ISO 9001, KOSHER, and HALAL. These certifications demonstrate our dedication to quality. We will continue to pursue additional certifications so that we may provide higher quality and improved service to our customers.

Packing and Delivery

Our standard packaging is 1 kg per bag or 25 kg per drum, but we can provide custom packaging for you if you need it.

We can ship your order by courier, air freight or sea freight depending on what works best for you. We also offer a DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service if you need this service for your requirements.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 

Q1: What color is ube yam powder?

A1: The powder usually varies in shades of purple, which can range from being a very light shade of purple to having a very dark or deep violet color. It can vary according to the type of purple yam and the harvesting conditions. 

Q2: Is ube yam powder suitable for making drinks? 

A2: Yes. Many nutrition drinks, smoothie recipes, protein shakes, and instant health drinks make use of ube yam powder due to its great dispersibility and natural color. 

Q3: Does the powder contain any artificial additives? 

A3: High-quality ube yam powder will not have any artificial color, flavor or preservative in it unless it is specified that other than these should be present. If a high quality ube yam powder has not been specified to contain any artificial coloring, flavor, or preservative, it should consist only of the purple yam.

Q4: Can I Use It In Bakery Products? 

A4: Absolutely! It is commonly used in a variety of cake, bread, cookies, and cookie/dessert based products to add color, flavor, and nutritional values. 

Q5: Is NT Biotechnology Products Accepted Internationally? 

A5: Yes! NT Biotech holds multiple certifications including ISO9001, Kosher, Halal and we supply to customers in many countries around the world!

Conclusion

Customers are looking for clean label, natural and high quality plant based options, Ube yam powder (Purple yam) offers excellent opportunity to innovate. With its natural coloring, balanced nutrition, and a variety of applications, Ube powder provides an innovative product option to manufacturers developing products for today's consumer.

With many years of experience, a well-established R&D team, tight quality controls, and globally recognized certifications, NT Biotech (Shaanxi New Things Biotech, China) delivers the highest quality purple yam products to our partners around the world. At NT Biotech, we offer our growing partners the highest quality purple yam-based products in multiple forms to create functional beverages, nutritional foods and bakery-type goods, plus other wellness formulations and drinks, in a consistent manner.

Contact Us

NT Biotech (Shaanxi New Things Biotech).

Email: info@newthingsbiotech.com

Worldwide food manufacturers, beverage brands, and distributors as well as formulation developers are welcome to reach out to us. Our team would be happy to discuss ingredient specifications, samples, and pricing or provide a customized solution for your ingredients.