Canela mexicana
Also known as: Canela de Ceylon
Spices$4.67 / 50gApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Canela mexicana - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (spices). Find it in Mexican and Latin American grocery stores across Canada or online via Amazon Canada. The recipes below show how to use this ingredient step by step.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Canela mexicana, 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 canela mexicana
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 Canela mexicana?
Canela mexicana 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 Canela mexicana in Canada?
You can buy Canela mexicana online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.
How should Canela mexicana 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.