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

This pre-Hispanic food from Latin America can be consumed alone, as a sweet; or serve as the basis 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 lime, salt, and chili pepper.

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 are also known as a mixture famous for being used by the Tarahumaras 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 eat.

LEGAL NAME OF THE FOOD

Quill, corn powder.

INGREDIENTS

Quill, corn powder.

ALLERGENS

It is not stated

CAN CONTAIN:

Soya beans and products thereof

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION / UNIT

Nutritional values per 100g:

Energy value / Energy 75.0 cal

Fat 2.0 g

Carbohydrates 21 g

Fiber 2.9 g

Proteins 3.6 g

Sugars 4 g