Pinole

Pinole is a prehispanic Mesoamerican food. In Mexico it is made from corn flour sweetened with brown or refined sugar. This kind of flour can be eaten alone, as a sweet, or served as a base for a drink of the same name, which can be drunk cold or hot. In this case, it is usually seasoned with cocoa, cinnamon or aniseed. It can also be fermented to produce tejuino, a beer with low graduation which is drunk with lemon, salt and piquing chili pepper.

There are several similar products in other countries. The pinolillo is a typical beverage in Nicaragua. This drink, with some variations, is known as pinol in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, where it has found acceptance.