The biggest mazapán in the world will be made in Los Angeles

Mazapán de la Rosa is trying to make the biggest mazapán in the world and it will happen in Los Angeles. 

Enrique Michel, CEO of Mazapán de la Rosa, said they are working with the Federacion de Clubes Jaliscienses del Sur de California and with other entities to break the Guinness World Record. 

They previously created a giant mazapán that weighed approximately eight tons and 250 grams. The new goal is 10 tons. 

The mazapán manufacturer’s headquarters is located in Jalisco, and these types of events help raise awareness and funds for schools in the state. 

Michel said he collaborates with organizations like the Jalisciense clubs, headed by Salvador Garcia, to collect funds in Los Angeles and renovate schools in Jalisco. Each club represents a different municipality in the Mexican state. 

“We invite other business owners and go with the parent associations, the school principal, municipal president and we create seed capital to fix what we can,” Michel said. “With a school in good condition, you can work better.” 

Some of the schools they have helped are in Chapala, Santa Cruz de la Soledad, Quila in the municipality of Tecolotlan, Ameca in the former Hacienda el Cabezon, Santa Maria de Los Angeles in the north of Jalisco, Vista Hermosa in the municipality of Zacualco, Tamazula.

Michel said they are now working on a school in Atotonilco el Alto and Tequila. 

They also have an online  learning program called  “Educacion a Distancia”  in collaboration with the University of Guadalajara, The Tecnológico de Monterrey and Siglo XXI University. 

“For migrants who couldn’t finish high school, they can do it online,” Michel said. “They can also study in college online.” 

The biggest mazapán is planned for October 25, close to Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will include food vendors, mariachi and of course, mazapán. Keep checking CALÓ News for more details.