Carpigiani Gelato University is a school in Anzola dell'Emilia, Bologna, Italy. It was founded by gelato machine maker Carpigiani in 2003, with the purpose of being an international school that teaches the processes of making artisanal "Italian-style" gelato.Gelato University: Scoop! The ivory towers of ice cream. The Economist, January 12, 2013.Sheri Jennings, "The inside scoop on making gelato: Italy's Carpigiani Gelato University teaches its students, who hail from all over the globe, how to craft the creamy dessert from simple, fresh ingredients in a few steps." Los Angeles Times, September 23, 2010.
History Following the invention of the Carpigiani brothers' first automatic gelato machine, the "Autogelatiera", in 1944, the Carpigiani Group was formed in 1946. Years later, they decided to start teaching the art of gelato making, opening the Carpigiani Gelato University in 2003.
Campus Carpigiani Gelato University's main campus is located in Bologna, Italy. It offers courses in 12 countries, including Melbourne, Dubai, São Paulo and Kuala Lumpur. All classes are taught in either Italian, English, French or German.
Courses
The university teaches more than 500 courses. There are courses for all skill levels. Courses can range from a few days to five weeks in length, covering topics ranging from hands-on work to food science.
See also Carpigiani Gelato
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