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Home Food License

Dried Goods

Dried fruit, beans, pasta and snack mixes. Selling direct to consumers in Maine.

Home licenseShelf-stable only
Whole produceNo license
Vacuum packingLicense needed
LabelFull label

What is covered

Covered by this path

  • Dried beans and pasta
  • Dried fruit with a license
  • Snack mixes

Needs a different path

  • Vacuum or modified atmosphere packing without license
  • Items needing refrigeration

Three compliance steps

A

Pick the path

Raw whole produce needs no license; processed shelf-stable foods need a Home license.

B

Watch packaging

Vacuum or modified atmosphere packaging requires a DACF license.

C

Label

Include ingredients and allergens.

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Fresh produceNo licenseDACF
Processed dry foodsHome Food Processing licenseDACF QA&R
MAP/vacuum packsLicense requiredDACF QA&R

Frequently asked

Is drying fruit processing?

Yes; shelf-stable processed foods need a home or commercial license.

Printable checklist

License confirmed
Packaging method checked
Labels printed