Butterfly Gunacipta 1948 Ube Flavoring Extract Paste 0.8oz (6-Count) — Concentrated Taro Aroma & Vibrant Color

This six-count pack of 0.8-ounce jars from Butterfly Gunacipta 1948 delivers a shelf-stable, ready-to-use ube extract paste designed for home bakers, dessert makers, and commercial kitchens that want consistent ube flavor without the work of preparing fresh taro. The product is formulated to impart the characteristic sweet, nutty, and floral notes associated with ube, making it a convenient pantry staple when you want vibrant flavor and color in recipes like pandesal, cakes, ice cream, and halo-halo.

How do I use this ube extract paste in everyday recipes?

Use small amounts to build authentic ube flavor into batters, frostings, custards, and frozen desserts. Because it is concentrated, start with a little and adjust to taste; the paste also contributes color as well as aroma.

• Add 1/2 to 2 teaspoons per cup of cake or muffin batter depending on desired intensity.
• Stir 1–2 teaspoons into 1 cup of ice cream base or sweetened milk for purple-hued frozen treats.
• Blend a small spoonful into frosting, pastry cream, or halo-halo layers for consistent flavor and color.
• Mix into dough (for pandesal or sweet buns) before proofing to distribute flavor evenly.

Will this paste replace using fresh ube or ube halaya?

The extract paste replicates the aroma and sweet-taro notes of ube without the cooking and mashing required for fresh ube or ube halaya. It’s designed as a flavoring agent rather than a textural substitute; for authentic texture, combine the paste with real mashed ube or yam when desired.

• Use paste for flavor and color; add mashed ube or halaya for texture when needed.
• Ideal for recipes where ube flavor is primary but fresh root availability is limited.
• Faster preparation and longer pantry life than fresh ube or home-made halaya.
• Good for scaling recipes or commercial production where consistency matters.

How much of the 6-count package will I need for occasional baking?

A single 0.8oz jar contains enough extract for multiple small batches; the six-pack gives extra supply for frequent bakers or small businesses. Storage and measured dosing help the jars last through many recipes.

• One jar typically seasons 6–12 cakes or dozens of cupcakes depending on recipe strength.
• Reserve unopened jars in a cool, dark place; refrigerate after opening if directed on the label.
• Six jars provide backup for seasonal baking, parties, or repeating best-selling desserts.
• Small jars reduce waste by allowing single-jar opening for occasional use.

What dishes benefit most from this ube flavoring?

This paste shines in applications where intense ube aroma and a vivid purple hue are desirable. It complements both traditional Filipino desserts and modern twists, bringing recognizable flavor to sweets and beverages.

• Pandesal and sweet breads: adds signature ube notes to dough and fillings.
• Cakes, cupcakes, and frostings: consistent flavor and eye-catching color.
• Ice cream, milkshakes, and halo-halo: blends smoothly into creamy bases.
• Cookies, puddings, and custards: boosts aroma without extra moisture.

Who is this for: home cooks, pastry chefs, and small-batch food producers who want a dependable ube flavoring without sourcing fresh taro or making ube halaya from scratch. This product is particularly useful for bakers seeking repeatable results, anyone preparing Filipino desserts away from regions where fresh ube is available, and entrepreneurs or caterers who need compact, portable flavoring to keep on hand for seasonal menus or consistent product lines.

Ingredients

Glucose Syrup, Water, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol Syrup, Artificial Sweet Potato Flavor, Coloring (FD & C Red #3 and FD & C Blue #1), Ethyl Vanillin