Philippine Export Ban Casts Shadow Over UK's Love of Ube
A shortage of planting material and concerns over control of the crop have prompted a halt in sales, as Britain's appetite for the purple yam keeps growing.
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A ban on exports of ube, the vibrantly purple root vegetable long popular in the Philippines, is casting a shadow over the ingredient's growing popularity in the UK, according to the Guardian.
The export halt has been prompted by a shortage of planting material and concerns over control of the crop, according to the report.
Ube has surged in popularity in Britain in recent years, appearing in dishes such as ice-cream sandwiches at Filipino cafes, including Mama and Sons in Kentish Town, north London, where the ube ice-cream sandwich is among the most popular menu items.
Omar Shah, the owner of Mama and Sons, said the ingredient's popularity has continued to grow each year, showing no signs of slowing down.
The export restriction raises questions about how UK businesses that have built menus and products around ube will be able to source the ingredient going forward.
Sources
- Purple reins: Philippine export ban casts shadow over UK’s love of ube — The Guardian — Business
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