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InJoy Ube Ice Scramble Flavored Powder Mix, 1 kg
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Our Verdict
InJoy's ube ice scramble mix is a nostalgic, budget-friendly shortcut to a Filipino childhood favorite, and it's a fun pick for parties, summer afternoons, or anyone who misses buying ice scramble from a cart after school. Treat it as a sweet flavored drink mix rather than a real-ube ingredient: for baking and anything where you want true ube flavor, reach for ube powder or halaya instead. If you want big batches of purple frozen treats for a crowd, though, it's hard to beat on cost.
What We Liked
- Makes the classic Filipino street-vendor ice scramble at home: just blend the powder with ice, then top with powdered milk, mini marshmallows, and chocolate syrup
- One 1 kg bag makes roughly 88 six-ounce cups, which works out to well under 50 cents a serving
- Made by InJoy Philippines (Doxo Ingredients), a Philippine ingredient supplier with more than 20 years in food service
- Also handy as a quick ube flavoring for milkshakes, slushies, and party drinks when you don't want to cook halaya
Drawbacks
- It's a flavored drink powder, not pure ube, so expect a sweet, candy-like ube flavor and color rather than real purple yam
- The retailer listing doesn't show ingredients or nutrition facts, so check the bag's label if you're watching for artificial colors or allergens
- A 1 kg bag is a lot for a small household, and it's mainly sold at Filipino grocers rather than on Amazon
- It isn't meant for baking, so it can't replace ube powder or halaya in cakes and breads
Key Features
- 1 kg bag, makes about 88 six-ounce servings
- Ube-flavored powder for blending with crushed ice
- Made by InJoy Philippines (Doxo Ingredients Inc.)
- Product of the Philippines
- Sold at Filipino grocers such as Sukli