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What Can I Possibly Sell?
Your state’s legislation will specifically outline those “non-hazardous” food items you can produce under its “cottage food law.” In the simplest terms, the conventions used to define such food are low-moisture, like breads or cookies, and high-acid, like preserves, pickles, jams and jellies.
Depending on your state, here are some common examples of low
moisture items you can bake and sell to the public:
• Breads
• Muffins
• Cookies
• Biscuits
• Crackers
Here are some examples of high-acid canned products:
• Jams and jellies
• Salsa
• Chutneys
• Pickled vegetables and fruits
• Sauerkraut
• Kimche
• Applesauce
Exceptions and exemptions; Here are some other possible cottage food products:
• Candy, such as brittle and toffee
• Chocolate-covered nonperishable foods, such as nuts and dried fruit
• Chocolate-covered pretzels, marshmallows, Rice Krispie treats and graham crackers
• Cotton candy
• Dried fruit
• Dried pasta
• Dry baking mixes
• Granola, cereals and trail mixes
• Herb blends and dried mole paste
• Honey and sweet sorghum syrup
• Nut mixes and nut butters
• Popcorn
• Vinegar and mustard
• Roasted coffee
• Dried tea and dried tea blends
• Waffle cones and pizelles
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