1.0 oz bag. Canela, the Spanish word for cinnamon is also known as Ceylon cinnamon, this is a true cinnamon that is used frequently in Mexican cooking. A native of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) it is also a primary ingredient in Indian, African and Asian foods as well. Its floral, complex taste sets it apart from cassia, the bark that most often substitutes for true cinnamon. The thin and fragile bark of canlea makes it highly perishable, so it is best to use and grind it only as needed. Naturally, it is good for myriad sweet dishes like cakes, cookies, pies and ice cream, and is the penultimate accompaniment for anything chocolate. Fruit and wine are warmed by a touch of canela, as are savory dishes like curries, pilafs, tagines and the Moroccan specialty bistyaa.