Kentucky · Direct-to-Consumer Compliance

Dried Goods

Dried whole fruits and vegetables, granola, trail mix, popcorn and candy

Cottage Food Eligible

WholeDried or freeze-dried whole fruits and vegetables

GranolaGranola and trail or snack mix are listed

No alcoholCandy without alcohol or bare-hand contact

$50Annual registration

What's Covered / Needs a Different Path

Dried or freeze-dried whole fruits and vegetables
Granola, trail mix and snack mix with dried fruit, nuts or seeds
Plain or seasoned popcorn, and candy made without alcohol and without bare-hand contact

File DFS-250 and the $50 fee with the Food Safety Branch.

Only non-potentially hazardous foods qualify. Candy needs no bare-hand contact and no added alcohol.

Use the full cottage label and declare allergens such as nuts.

Item	Rule	Regulator
Dried fruit and vegetables	Whole pieces allowed	CHFS Food Safety Branch
Granola and snack mix	Allowed	CHFS
Candy	No alcohol; no bare hands	CHFS
Meat, dairy	Potentially hazardous; not allowed	CHFS

Can I sell fruit powder?

The list names whole fruits and vegetables. Ask the Food Safety Branch first.

Is chocolate candy allowed?

Yes when made without alcohol and without bare-hand contact.

Can I ship dried mango?

Only direct to consumers in Kentucky.