Procurement decision sheet
Purple Yam Powder (Ube)
Sourced from wild purple yam, our Ube powder is a premium natural colorant for food and beverages. High purity, consistent mesh size, and full traceability. Request a sample.
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Decision Matrix
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Product Overview
Our Purple Yam Powder, also widely known as Ube Powder, is a premium-grade functional ingredient derived from the nutrient-rich roots of wild Dioscorea Alata. This fine, vibrantly colored powder serves as an exceptional natural colorant, imparting a rich, stable purple hue to a wide range of food and beverage applications. Meticulously processed to preserve its natural integrity, our powder offers formulators a clean-label solution to achieve stunning visual appeal without synthetic additives.
- Sourced from Wild Purple Yam Root: Ensures unmatched purity and a clean, natural profile.
- Vibrant & Stable Color: Provides a consistent and appealing purple shade, stable across various applications.
- Excellent Dispersibility: A uniform 80 mesh particle size guarantees smooth integration into your formulations.
- Direct from the Manufacturer: Guarantees full supply chain traceability and reliable, consistent quality.
Quality Assurance & Documentation
Quality is the cornerstone of our manufacturing process. We implement stringent quality control protocols, from the sourcing of wild purple yam roots to the final packaging of the powder. Our production factory is certified under GMP and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring that every batch meets rigorous international quality and safety requirements.
To support your quality and regulatory needs, we provide a comprehensive documentation package for each shipment, including:
- Full Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Allergen Statement
- GMO-Free Statement
- Kosher & Halal Certificates
Applications & Formulation Suggestions
Our Purple Yam Powder is a versatile ingredient ideal for clean-label product development. Its excellent stability and vibrant color make it suitable for:
- Dietary Supplements: A natural colorant for capsules, tablets, and powdered blends.
- Functional Beverages: Perfect for smoothies, protein shakes, and ready-to-drink beverages.
- Bakery & Confectionery: Adds a beautiful purple hue to cakes, cookies, icings, and gummies.
- Dairy Products: Ideal for coloring yogurt, ice cream, and milk-based drinks.
Suggested Dosage: We recommend a starting dosage of 1-5% by weight. The final usage level should be adjusted based on the desired color intensity and the specific formulation matrix. For optimal results, pre-disperse the powder in a small amount of liquid before adding it to the main batch.
Stability & Storage
- Color Stability: The anthocyanins responsible for the purple color are most stable in neutral to slightly acidic conditions (pH 4-6). Performance may vary in highly alkaline environments. The color demonstrates good stability under typical baking temperatures.
- Storage Conditions: To maintain optimal quality and color, store in a cool, dry place (below 25°C) in its original sealed container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored under recommended conditions.
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specification snapshot for technical review
| Parameters | Specification Range / Value | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Fine powder | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
| Active Marker / Assay | Standardized marker | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
| Botanical Source | Batch-specific / confirm by COA | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
| Part Used | Root / aerial part | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
| Extraction Solvent | Water / ethanol | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
| Extraction Ratio | Batch-specific / confirm by COA | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
| Mesh Size | Available on request | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
| Solubility | Dispersible | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
| Heavy Metals | Available on request | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
| Shelf Life | Batch-specific / confirm by COA | Confirm against target market, dosage form and current production batch before PO. |
* Note: These values are typical specifications. Each batch is supplied with a specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) matching these parameters.
Target Product Formulations
Formulation suitability before sampling
Fine powder and standard mesh fit capsule and tablet manufacturing.
Run dispersion testing before beverage launch; custom particle size may help.
Works for dry premixes, stick packs and functional powder blends with flowability validation.
Confirm taste, color, pH and heat stability during pilot batch.
Suitability guidelines based on physical extract characteristics.
Document Compliance Library
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Quality Assurance & Seed-to-Drum Traceability Flow
Production & Processing Flow
GAP Cultivation
Standardized farming coordinates species identity and sustainable agriculture.
Low-Temp Extraction
State-of-the-art countercurrent extraction preserves marker compounds without toxic solvent residue.
In-House Testing
Batch verification using HPLC, GC-MS and ICP-MS for identity, potency, and contaminants.
Cleanroom Packaging
GMP Class 100,000 cleanroom packaging eliminates micro-contamination prior to shipping.
Buyer Risk Checklist
Points to confirm before sample approval
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Market limits
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Formula behavior
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Label claims
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Commercial fit
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