The Astor Wines & Spirits Glossary

Quiote

 Stem or flower stalk that extends from the top of the maguey. It is cut to allow the pina to fatten and ripen. The quiote is sweet and can be boiled or roasted, and eaten. Also called quixotl. To remove the stalk (castrate) is called desquiote.  
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