Why Have Australian Desserts Turned Bright Purple?


A triple-serve of ube at “Pecks Road Cheat Meals” in outer Melbourne, the ube doughnut comes with an ube glaze, ube pastry-cream and ube whipped cream – which has long been a fixture of Filipino desserts and pastries. But a new generation of hospitality operators in Australia are expanding the purple reign. Filipinos have long had a love affair with ube, but it’s only recently the rest of the world is catching on to the allure of the vivid purple yam. What do you think LiveTribers? Why have Australian desserts turned bright purple?

Posted by on 20 Mar 2023

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    yelsha42

    Never heard of an ube before, but would give it a try.

    Posted by yelsha42 on 18 Apr 2023
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    kendallx3

    People always looking out for something new

    Posted by kendallx3 on 18 Apr 2023
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    mact

    Woke, fadish absolute bs!!!

    Posted by mact on 11 Apr 2023
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    Elva

    I don't know the reason why Australian desserts have turned purple but it sounds like it looks pretty in purple

    Posted by Elva on 07 Apr 2023
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    David

    I think purple is quite inviting.

    Posted by David on 28 Mar 2023
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    wrestling collector

    purple is the royal colour & seems to be popular worldwide.

    Posted by wrestling collector on 28 Mar 2023
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    Jibberman

    Purple is my favorite color so I am all for it.

    Posted by Jibberman on 28 Mar 2023
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    vlee

    This is the first time I've ever heard of it. I don't eat desserts or done out very often anyway so I may never come across it.

    Posted by vlee on 25 Mar 2023
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    Miro

    I live in Melbourne and haven't seen it yet, but would try it.

    Posted by Miro on 25 Mar 2023
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    Chin

    Must be a Melbourne thing. Haven't seem anything here in WA but totally understand it because we eat with our eyes, striking colour is always alluring.

    Posted by Chin on 25 Mar 2023
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    pinky princess

    Sounds interesting and delicious - unfortunately not available in my area.

    Posted by pinky princess on 22 Mar 2023
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    sandra

    I've never heard of it so, of course, have never tried it but 'thank you' for this, I'll be looking out for it and definitely giving it a try. Sounds delicious

    Posted by sandra on 22 Mar 2023
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    SagoLeo

    It's purple yam and I've tried it many times. Kind of like a sweet potato but purple. Very Sweet but quite good. Try it.

    Posted by SagoLeo on 22 Mar 2023
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    merryl

    I haven't seen any purple desserts, but I would definitely try one.

    Posted by merryl on 22 Mar 2023
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    Ally42

    I guess cos it's eye-catching and different.

    Posted by Ally42 on 22 Mar 2023
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    DDTT

    I have no idea about purple desserts. Does it have lavender in it......perhaps in icecream or added to the cream cheese topping on carrot cake. I know you get get purple beans that change to green when purple carrots but I have never grown or bought them

    Posted by DDTT on 21 Mar 2023
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    Brian

    Need to check it out next time I am in the desert…

    Posted by Brian on 20 Mar 2023
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    Aussie Jo

    Sounds interesting

    Posted by Aussie Jo on 20 Mar 2023
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    GCZ

    Its all about the fruit , give it a go and see , you'll turn purple too .....

    Posted by GCZ on 20 Mar 2023
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    Diana0777

    I wouldn't have even known.....I never go out there!

    Posted by Diana0777 on 20 Mar 2023
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    Doug

    This does sound interesting and looks very colourful

    Posted by Doug on 20 Mar 2023
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    Linda

    I haven't seen any as yet but I would like to - it would be interesting. I'm open to trying new flavours.

    Posted by Linda on 20 Mar 2023
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    TonyLT

    I haven't come across any purple desserts yet. But it doesn't really matter, as long as it still looks and taste good.

    Posted by TonyLT on 20 Mar 2023
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    Paula

    Never seen or heard of it.

    Posted by Paula on 20 Mar 2023
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    CILLY0

    All nutritionists are advising everyone to eat more colourful vegetables for health reasons, so why wouldn't the Filipino's get in on the latest thing to boost their sales as well?

    Posted by CILLY0 on 20 Mar 2023
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    Turbotom

    Never heard about this before it’s all about the taste to me

    Posted by Turbotom on 20 Mar 2023
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    coaster

    Not seen it.

    Posted by coaster on 20 Mar 2023
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    ere

    News to me. Have you stopped taking your medications OP?

    Posted by ere on 20 Mar 2023
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