Panela
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About
Panela is a typical Central and South America unrefined food product. It is a solid piece of sucrose and fructose obtained from boiling and evaporating sugarcane juice.
A similar product is made in Pakistan and India called jaggery or gur.
Information
Other names: Empanizao, Papelón, Panocha, Chancaca, Gur, Rapadura, Atado Dulce, Piloncillo
Translations: Zemljani, 帕内拉, Panel, Панела