Category 18 of 25 · Hawaii

Nuts & Seeds

Macadamia, Roasted Nuts & Seed Snacks

Cottage Food Eligible

None req'd

License

No revenue cap

Cap

Food-safety course

Training

Tree-nut allergen labeling

Key rule

What's Covered / What Needs More

Roasted, candied, and seasoned nuts (macadamia, cashew, etc.) and seeds sold direct under the cottage exemption
Nut/seed-based snack mixes and shelf-stable nut butters (dry-processed, non-refrigerated)
Wholesale of packaged nut/seed products to permitted retailers under Act 195
In-state online sale and shipping

Fresh, unroasted, or moisture-retaining nut products stored without proper drying — increases mold/aflatoxin risk
Refrigerated or oil-packed nut butters marketed as fresh-pressed with a short shelf life, which may push the product into TCS territory
Omitting the mandatory tree-nut/peanut allergen disclosure — a top allergen under both federal and Hawaii cottage labeling rules
Selling without the food-safety course and home-kitchen label disclaimer

Roasted or dried nuts and seeds are cottage-eligible; only shelf-stable, properly dried products qualify.

Food-safety course, then label with the home-kitchen disclaimer, ingredients, and a clear tree-nut/peanut allergen statement.

Direct, online, in-state shipped, and wholesale (non-TCS) are all available with no DOH permit or inspection.

Sales Channel	Requirement	Notes
Roasted/candied nuts, direct sale	Cottage course + label	Standard cottage item
Nut/seed snack mix	Cottage course + label	Watch allergen cross-contact disclosure
Shelf-stable nut butter	Cottage course + label	Confirm shelf-stability, not fresh-pack
Wholesale to a store	Cottage course + label, non-TCS only	Act 195 (2025) opened this channel

Can I sell my own roasted macadamia nuts at a market?

Yes, roasted nuts are a standard cottage-eligible product with no permit required.

Do I need special allergen warnings?

Yes — tree nuts and peanuts are top allergens requiring clear disclosure on every label, plus sesame under current federal rules.

Is homemade peanut/macadamia butter cottage-eligible?

Only if it is shelf-stable and dry-processed; a fresh-pack product with a short refrigerated shelf life may not qualify — verify with HDOH.

Can I wholesale nut snacks to a local store?

Yes, non-TCS nut/seed products may be wholesaled under Act 195.