panela

noun — 2 senses

panela

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Spanish panela.

1

An unrefined sugar product typical of Latin America, which is basically a solid piece of sucrose and fructose obtained from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane.

2

A white, fresh, and smooth Mexican cheese of pasteurized cow's milk similar to Indian paneer.

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