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Purple sweet
potato, explained

There is more to choose than a beautiful color.

Next: how it differs from ube.

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Purple does not
always mean ube

Purple sweet potato is Ipomoea batatas. Ube is a different plant: the yam Dioscorea alata.

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Check the
center, too

Choose similar-sized roots and cook until the center is tender. Color alone cannot tell you doneness.

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Choose it for
flavor and texture

The purple pigments are anthocyanins, not proof of a health outcome. Read the full guide for varieties, buying and storage.