What is pinole?

Question

i know it is a mexican ground up powder made from corn,and what smells like cinnamon, sugar and other spices. its most popularly taken by mixing it in with glass of milk. what are its purposes? from what i understand it is like a natural energy drink. any ideas?

Answer 1

Yes, it's a sweetened, toasted, ground up dried corn.

Pinole info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinole_%28s...

Pinole being sold: http://www.mexgrocer.com/9807.html