Allowed Foods
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Other allowed foods...
Foods that can be safely stored at room temperature are allowed! Here are some other examples.
- Marshmallow cereal treats, plain or dipped in chocolate/candy coating
- Dried pasta
- Pretzels
- Tortillas
- Doughnuts
- Cake balls
- Maple syrup/cane syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Unroasted nut butters
- Ghee
- Energy/protein bars
- Dehydrated fruits and vegetables
- Mustard
- Vinegar
- Hot cocoa drink mix
- Dried herb/spice mixes
- Dried soup mixes
- Seasoned salt
- Trail mix
- Fudge and divinity
- Cookie kits (cookies + icing + sprinkles)
- Dry pancake/waffle mix
- Pineapple upside-down cake
- Freeze-dried foods that don't contain meat
Other not allowed foods...
This list contains examples of foods that are not allowed as cottage foods. Just because a food is not explicitly listed here does not mean it is allowed.
- Brisket, beef, pork, chicken, fish - any meat product
- Hot meals (including "meal prep" type offerings)
- Soup, stew, chili or broth (including bone broth)
- Tacos and burritos
- Pizza
- Fresh salads (fruit or vegetable)
- Fresh salsa
- Potato salad
- Macaroni salad
- Baked beans
- Street corn
- Creamed corn
- Tres Leches cake
- Bread pudding and banana pudding
- Jello molded salads
- Pancakes and crepes
- Cheesecake stuffed strawberries
- Low-acid fruit butters like pumpkin or banana
- Pickled eggs
- Raw cookie dough
- Bacon (including bacon on cupcakes, candied bacon, and chocolate covered bacon)
- Charcuterie boards (meat, cheese, and cut fruits are all not allowed)
- Popsicles, ice cream, sorbets, sherberts, ice products