The resulting powder is used as an ingredient of high nutritional value for the preparation of various foods such as cereals, pastries, tortillas and beverages. The name comes from Nahuatl and means cornmeal.

Pinole is a traditional Mexican food made from toasted and ground maize (corn). Corn is usually soaked in lime water (nixtamalized) before being ground, which makes it more digestible and improves its nutritional value. The resulting powder can be mixed with water, milk, or other liquids to make a thick, nutritious drink, or used as a flour substitute in baked goods.

Pinole has been a staple food in Mexico for centuries and was often used by indigenous people as a portable source of sustenance while hunting or traveling. It is still widely consumed today and valued for its high fiber, protein, and antioxidant content. In addition, pinole does not contain gluten and can be a good option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

This pre-Hispanic food from Latin America can be eaten on its own, as a sweet; or serve as a base for a drink of the same name, which is drunk hot or cold. In this case it is usually seasoned with cocoa, cinnamon or anise. Alternatively, it can be fermented to produce tesgüino, a low-alcohol beer that is drunk with lemon, salt and piquín chili. Among the benefits of pinole is that it provides minerals such as iron, phosphorus and magnesium; reduces the risk of anemia. Its fiber is ideal to combat constipation, in the same way, it improves the functioning of the kidneys and blood circulation. Likewise, pinole and chia is also known as a mixture famous for being used by the Tarahumara or Rarámuris, a native people of Mexico, settled in the territory of the state of Chihuahua. In their competitions of distances greater than 60 kilometers it is the food they take.

LEGAL FOOD NAME Pinole, corn powder. INGREDIENTS Pinole, corn powder. ALLERGENS Not stated, MAY CONTAIN: Soy and its derivatives NUTRITIONAL DATA/UNIT Nutritional values per 100g: Energy value/Energy 75.0 cal Fats 2.0g Carbohydrates 21g Fiber 2.9g Proteins/Proteins 3.6g Sugars 4g