Purple Potato Powder
Nutritional Value Comparison Table for Dried Purple Potato
| Nutritional Values | Fresh Purple Potato (100 g) | Dried Purple Potato (100 g) | Percentage Increase (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrient | Fresh Ube – Cooked (100 g) | Ube Powder – Dried (100 g) | |
| Calories | 120 kcal | ~330 kcal | |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 74 g | |
| Fiber | 4 g | 11 g | |
| Sugar (natural) | ~1 g | ~3 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 5 g | |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.5 g | |
| Vitamin C | ~18 mg | ~5 mg (loss during drying) | |
| Potassium | 555 mg | ~1200 mg | |
| Calcium | ~18 mg | ~45 mg | |
| Iron | ~0.5 mg | ~1.4 mg | |
| Manganese | ~0.4 mg | ~1.1 mg | |
| Total Anthocyanin | ~300 mg/100 g (CGE) | ~800–1000 mg/100 g (CGE) – concentrated | |
| Glycemic Index | 24–35 (low) | 35–45 (low–medium) |
References
- CGE: cyanidin-3-glucoside equivalent. Values may vary depending on variety, growing conditions, and processing methods. Sources: Moriya et al. 2015 (DOI: 10.1080/09168451.2015.1027652); Srivichai et al. 2020 (DOI: 10.1155/2020/1594291).
What is in the Purple Potato Powder Package?
The purple potato powder package contains 50 grams of dried purple potato, offered for sale in a kraft resealable pouch. You can use as much as you want at any time and reseal it for storage. It contains no additives, added sugar, or preservatives.
What is Purple Potato Powder?
Purple potato powder is made by drying fresh purple potatoes and grinding them into a fine powder. Drying removes most of the water, which concentrates the nutrients and the natural purple pigments (anthocyanins) and extends shelf life.
How to Store Purple Potato Powder?
Dried Purple potato powder has a shelf life of at least 1 year when stored under proper conditions. There are 3 main factors that reduce this period:
- Humidity
- Sunlight
- High temperature
To prevent a shortened shelf life, it should be stored in its own packaging in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight.
Where Can We Buy Purple Potato Powder?
You can order our dried purple potato products directly from Kurucum Food.
Tell us your quantity and destination, and we will advise on packaging, availability and delivery.
Where Is Purple Potato Powder Used?
What Is Its Role in Industrial Production?
1. Gastronomy
Desserts and Pastry
Where to Use: UBE powder is added to dough as a substitute for 10–30% of wheat flour or as an additional ingredient. It maintains high color stability at oven temperatures of 170–180°C; its anthocyanin content and purple hue are largely preserved.
Benefit: Provides a striking lavender-purple color without the need for artificial food coloring. Its moisturizing properties extend the shelf life of baked goods. Its mild nutty and sweet aroma pairs perfectly with vanilla.
Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert
Where to Use: Acts as both a natural coloring agent and a stabilizer in ice cream and sorbet formulations. Its starch-based natural binding properties delay ice crystal formation.
Benefit: Offers a clean label alternative to synthetic colorants. Contributes to a smooth texture even during temperature fluctuations.
Ube Halaya (Traditional Filipino Dessert)
Where to Use: Mix 85 g of UBE powder with 3 cups of water and cook until thickened; then add sugar and coconut milk or condensed milk. Used as a spread, cake filling, or halo-halo ingredient.
Benefit: Provides year-round availability and a long shelf life compared to fresh ube. Facilitates the adaptation of traditional recipes for modern kitchens.
2. Beverages
Ube Latte, Bubble Tea and Smoothie
Where to Use: Prepare ube latte by mixing 1–2 teaspoons of UBE powder with hot or cold milk; add to bubble tea and smoothie bases. Properly processed powder remains evenly suspended in liquids.
Benefit: Creates visually striking products with high shareability potential. Market demand is growing strongly as major beverage chains introduce ube latte segments.
3. Functional Food and Natural Colorant
Natural Food Coloring
Uses: Replaces artificial purple and blue-red dyes in pasta dough, bread crumb, confectionery, and Turkish delight. It is the choice for manufacturers aiming to develop "clean label" and "no artificial additives" products.
Benefit: Thanks to its acylated anthocyanin structure, its color stability under heat and light is higher than standard anthocyanins. Anthocyanins provide bioactive activity along with their coloring function.
Addition to Protein Powder and Nutritional Mixes
Uses: Added to plant-based protein powders, muesli mixes, and breakfast products. With its low Glycemic Index, it is a suitable ingredient for products aimed at diabetes-conscious consumers.
Benefit: Appeals to the vegan and plant-based nutrition segment. Provides visual distinction in food products with its natural purple color.
Usage Areas of Our Dried Products
General Information:
Your comments and feedback after using purple potato powder are very valuable to us for improving ourselves. Please consult the relevant professionals before consuming the product. Information on our website, such as nutritional values, benefits, possible risks, intended uses or side effects, was compiled from scientific sources while the site was being developed. Positive or negative comments, benefits and risks mentioned in the examples about the product may vary from person to person. Technical information such as photos, approximate waste rates, how to use it, how to consume it, intended uses, how it is made and how it is produced is provided to introduce the varieties and general characteristics of purple potato powder. The purple potato powder you purchase may differ because of factors such as the raw material variety, the drying technique, the raw material producer or the supply region. Wholesale quantities, prices, package weights, points of sale and areas of use may vary.