Dried Goods

Dried fruit, dehydrated vegetables, pasta & snack mixes

Cottage Food Eligible
0state license for shelf-stable dried goods
No capon annual sales
Homekitchen production allowed
IN onlyshipping and delivery

What's Covered  /  What Needs a Different Path

✓ Covered here

  • Dehydrated fruits and vegetables with no added moisture at sale
  • Dry pasta, granola, trail mix, and dry snack blends
  • Dried herb and dry seasoning packets (see also Herbs & Spices)

✗ Needs a different path

  • Rehydrated or partially rehydrated products sold moist/refrigerated
  • Dried goods combined with fresh dairy, meat, or infused oils (moves to those categories' rules)
  • Shipping dried goods outside Indiana under the cottage exemption

Three Steps to Compliance

A

Dehydrate fully and package dry

Confirm your finished product has no free moisture; fully dried, shelf-stable goods are textbook cottage-food items.

B

Get certified and label

Complete the ANSI-accredited food handler course and label with ingredients, net weight, and the home-produced disclaimer.

C

Store and sell shelf-stable

Keep product in sealed, moisture-proof packaging and sell direct to consumers anywhere in Indiana.

Quick Reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Dried fruit/vegetablesCottage-eligible, no licenseIC 16-42-5.3
Dry pasta/granola/snack mixesCottage-eligible, no licenseIC 16-42-5.3
Food handler trainingANSI-accredited certificatePurdue Extension / ServSafe
LabelingIngredients, net weight, disclaimerISDH

Frequently Asked Questions

Do dehydrated fruits need refrigeration?

No – properly dried, shelf-stable fruit is a non-TCS cottage food and doesn't require refrigeration.

Can I sell dried soup mixes?

Yes, as long as every ingredient is dry and shelf-stable with no fresh dairy, meat, or infused oil added.

Is there a revenue cap?

No cap currently applies to Home-Based Vendor sales in Indiana.

What if my granola contains dried milk powder?

Powdered/dry dairy ingredients are generally fine; fresh dairy additions are not – check the Dairy guide if unsure.

Printable Checklist

Verify finished product has no free moisture
Complete an ANSI-accredited food handler course
Use moisture-proof, sealed packaging
Label ingredients, net weight, and disclaimer
Keep all additions shelf-stable and dry
Sell and ship within Indiana only