Ube bayan
" Bayan " means "community" in Tagalog.
Ube Bayan is a social enterprise that grows, processes and markets high-quality organic Ube powder to support rural communities in the Philippines.
What is ube?
Ube is a purple yam, native to the Philippines.
Recognized for its nutritional benefits; rich in fiber, antioxidants and caffeine-free, it is popular beyond its borders, being consumed in particular as a Latte drink or incorporated into desserts.
Its unique hazelnut-vanilla taste and intense color position it in particular as a milder alternative to Matcha.
Our powder
We cultivate a premium Ube, rich in flavors and antioxidants.
100% pure Ube - additive-free
Low temperature drying
(to preserve nutrients)
Ultra-fine, highly soluble, perfect for latte drinks and desserts
Currently undergoing EU Organic Agriculture certification 2018/848
Sourced from our plantations and partner farms in the Visayas region of the Philippines
Supporting rural communities in the Philippines
Our model
We grow our Ube in our own farm in the Visayas region.
Established nearby a Gawad Kalinga NGO community, the farm aims to support our 27 members in their livelihood, relocated in this village after Typhon Yolanda.
Our other advocacy; women empowerment and organic agriculture
Extend the impact
As the adventure grows, we aim to extend our model to other communties.
We also collaborate with other farms sharing the same agricultural practices and growing the same Ube to propose our future patners high quality powder, all year long and in large volume.