ISLAND PACIFIC UBE THINS What is Ube? Ube (pronounced "oo-beh") is a rare purple yam that has a bark-like skin and a flesh that ranges from white with purple speck to lilac. This tuber is a staple of the Filipino kitchen and is well loved in Asia as a dessert ingredient with its sweet and nutty flavor. Island Pacific Ube Thins is made with native Philippine Ube that are cooked in small batches. Our Ube Chips are guaranteed fresh. All of our ingredients are sourced from local suppliers, and are proudly made in the Philippines.