Sweet Flavor
Panela
About This Entry
Panela is an unrefined cane sugar pressed into solid blocks, common across Latin America, with a deep molasses sweetness that dissolves into drinks and sauces — that richness pairs with Champagne.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- brie de meaux
- piloncillo
- rock sugar
- shrimp
At a Glance
Group
Sugars
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Saccharum officinarum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Panela
- Classification
- Sweet Flavors
- Group
- Sugars
- Scientific name
- Saccharum officinarum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent