Discover The Lucrative Opportunities Of North Dakota's Cottage Food Laws

Have you ever been to a friend's place or a relative's home and enjoyed something they made? Maybe it was a cake or cookies. It might have been a certain candy or even a pie. Did you find yourself saying "You should sell this?" There are things you can sell from your home kitchen, but there are laws that you need to follow.

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North Dakota cottage food laws are some of the best in the country. From your home kitchen business, you can make things like frozen dough, cobbler, cream-stuffed desserts, meals, and much more. You can sell all types of non-perishable foods, plus perishable baked goods, frozen produce, and even raw poultry. There is no sales limit, and the health department does not require any license, inspection, or training.

If you're remotely curious as to what you can sell, here is a list from Cottage Food Laws.

BREAD

Bagels
Biscuits
Breads
Brownies
Cakes
Cookies
Doughnuts
Muffins
Pizzelles
Rolls
Scones
Sweet breads
Tortillas

Candy

Baked candy
Brittles
Chocolate
Cotton candy
Fudge

Condiments

Honey
Ketchup
Mustard
Nut butters
Oils
Pickles
Salsas
Sauces
Vinegars

Dry goods

Cereals
Coffee beans
Dried fruit
Dried vegetables
Herbs
Mixes
Pasta noodles
Spices & Seasonings
Tea leaves

Pastries

Cones
Empanadas
Other Pastries
Pies

Snacks

Caramel corn
Chocolate-covered items
Crackers & Pretzels
Fruit leathers
Granola
Kettle corn
Marshmallows
Nuts & seeds
Popcorn
Popcorn balls

Preserves

Fruit butter
Jams & jellies and preserves that comply with the standard described in part 150 of Title 21 of the code of Federal Regulations: CLICK HERE
Marmalades

If your food item is in question and not listed above, you can reach out and see if your food would be allowed under the new laws:

ND DEPT OF HEALTH – COTTAGE FOOD

701-328-2372

There are some food safety recommendations you need to follow, and you do have to some labeling guidelines as well. Click here for those details.