What is Purple Yam Powder?

Purple Yam Flour is a gluten-free flour made from naturally grown sweet purple yams. This flour contains anthocyanins, which act as antioxidants. It's perfect for making cookies, puddings, cookies, brownies, muffins, pancakes, waffles and ice cream.

Purple yams are root vegetables with tubers that taper at both ends and belong to the genus Ipomoea, similar to other sweet potatoes (while true yams belong to the genus Dioscorea). There are two main varieties: Okinawa (white skin) and Stokes (purple skin), both characterized by dark purple flesh. The bright color is due to anthocyanins, a pigment also found in cherries, strawberries, purple carrots and other colorful vegetables.

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Benefits And Application

Benefits:

1. Nutritious

Purple yam powder is an excellent source of vitamin C, carbohydrates and potassium, and is very low in fat. It also provides vitamin A and iron, as well as potent plant compounds. The anthocyanins in these yams help reduce inflammation and blood pressure. Vitamin C protects DNA from damage and enhances iron absorption.

2. Blood pressure regulation

Hypertension is a global health problem. Purple yam powder may help reduce high blood pressure levels, possibly due to its high antioxidant content.

3. Asthma relief

Asthma is a chronic inflammation that affects the airways. Research shows vitamins A and C can reduce the risk of asthma. People with low vitamin A intake often have difficulty controlling asthma symptoms.

4. Supports digestive health

Consuming purple yam powder is good for intestinal health. These yams are rich in resistant starch and digest slowly. Eating them can reduce the risk of conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colorectal cancer. Studies on laboratory rats show that purple yam can fight colitis and support digestion.

5. Easy to prepare

Purple yam powder is versatile and easy to cook. They can be boiled, mashed or fried and stir-fried with other vegetables for a great taste. They are also commonly used in stews and soups. In the Philippines, purple yam is turned into flour and used in various cuisines.

6. Rich in antioxidants

Purple yam powder is rich in antioxidants that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. This helps reduce the risk of various cancers. Studies show that the anthocyanins in purple yams, specifically paeoniflorin and anthocyanins, may reduce the risk of lung, prostate, and colon cancer.

Applications:

1. Refrigeration industry

Purple yam extract is mainly used in the field of quick-frozen products, such as glutinous rice balls, quick-frozen noodles, quick-frozen steamed buns, and other products.

2. Baking Industry

In the baking industry, purple yam extract is widely used to partially replace wheat flour and is added as an ingredient in various baked goods.

3. Beverage Industry

The beverage industry mainly uses 200-mesh purple yam powder as an ingredient in solid beverages, such as purple mountain milk tea, purple mountain soy milk, and other coarse-grain beverages.