Chefs and grocers covet pure purple yam plus HMart expands in Cherry Hill

HMart in Cherry Hill just reopened after a massive renovation and expansion after 25 years of serving the local community. The Korean grocery chain was founded by Il Yeon Kwon in 1982 in Queens, New York. After nearly 45 years, the chain now boasts 100 stores and a growing interest in their inventory of Korean foods and novelties.

Also in the world of Asian foods, the purple yam grown in the Phillipines knows as ‘ube’ is facing a global shortage due to viral exposure of sweets and drinks featuring its vibrant purple color and unique taste. Chef Chance Anies attests to how hard it is to find anymore, as he likes to incorporate the ingredient into menu items at his Filipino-forward restaurants, Manong and Tabachoy…

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