_and_pinol_mix_(in_tin).jpg) Pinol (in tin with scoop) beside a bag of plain máchica and a mug of milk | |
| Country of origin | Central and Latin America |
|---|---|
| Color | Beige or tan to brown |
| Flavor | Anise, cinnamon, clove |
| Ingredients | Máchica, panela, milk or other liquid, spices |
| Related products | Pinole |
Pinol or piñol is a traditional hot beverage of Ecuador, made from máchica (toasted barley flour) and panela (unrefined sugar) mixed with spices and combined with liquid, usually milk. The term pinol may also refer to the dry mix itself.