Panela [SEP] material used
Panela
Panela () or rapadura (Portuguese pronunciation: ) is unrefined whole cane sugar, typical of Central, and of Latin America in general, which is a solid form of sucrose derived from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice. Panela is known by other names in Latin America, such as chancaca in Peru, piloncillo in Mexico (where "panela" refers to a type of cheese, "queso panela"). The name "piloncillo" means "little loaf", because of the traditional shape in
The main use of the panela in Colombia is for "aguapanela", one of the most widely consumed beverages in Colombia. It is also used in the preparation of "guarapo" and various desserts. Since it is a very solid block, some Colombian homes have a hard river stone ("la piedra de la panela") to break the panela into smaller, more manageable pieces. Panela can be purchased in markets, local grocers, and online stores. In parts of coastal Colombia, it is also used