About the Instructor
Chef Jorge Chacon
Chef Jorge Chacón is the owner of Piccolo Gelatoteca, a training workshop specializing in ice cream education with over 500 students across Mexico, the USA, and Latin America. He is a two-time award winner in the Mexican Artisan Gelato Championships (2018 runner-up, 2024 third place) and has led training sessions at the International Ice Cream Fair (2022, 2023, 2025). Chef Chacón has also served as a judge at the World Popsicle Championships in Mexico City (2020), Guadalajara (2022), and Las Vegas (2023).
Course Details
About the Course
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Key Ingredients and Their Functions
Learn about key ingredients and what roles they can have in our formulation. Instructors will also teach techniques to improve the appearance of popsicles and cover product maturation and optimal serving temperatures.
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Recipe Formulation Session
Participants will learn a simple method to formulate, the percentages of ingredients, and how to modify the formula without losing its essence. Math will be used to convert formulas to metric units.
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Format & Focus
Please note, this workshop is exclusively offered online and is designed to elevate your paleta production techniques. Join us for this experience to refine your production process and create high-quality frozen treats!
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Topics
During the class, the topics covered include fruit and dairy popsicle recipes. A technical manual and recipe book, that are provided, will be discussed as well.
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