Mexican Cinnamon
Also known as: Canela de Ceylon
Spices$6.50 / 50gEstimated price, not quoted against a specific store.Approximate price based on Australian supermarkets.
Mexican Cinnamon - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (spices). Find it in Mexican and Latin American grocery stores across Australia or online via Amazon Australia. The recipes below show how to use this ingredient step by step.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Mexican Cinnamon, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Chillies in Walnut Sauce, Mole Poblano and Oaxacan Black Mole. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using mexican cinnamon
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Mexican Cinnamon?
Mexican Cinnamon is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Chillies in Walnut Sauce and Mole Poblano. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Mexican Cinnamon in Australia?
Look for Mexican Cinnamon at Mexican and Latin American grocers in Australia, or at Asian grocers, which carry many of the same dried chillies and spices.
How should Mexican Cinnamon be stored?
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.