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Maryland direct-to-consumer guide, 2026

Dried Goods

Dry mixes, dried pasta, beans and shelf-stable pantry items

Cottage Food Eligible
$100KAnnual cap from Oct 1, 2026
DryShelf-stable only
NoHome drying of herbs or vegetables
MD onlyDelivery addresses

What is covered

YESCovered by this path

  • Dry baking and soup mixes
  • Dried pasta from approved ingredients
  • Packaged beans and lentils

NONeeds a different path

  • Home-dehydrated herbs or vegetables
  • Items needing refrigeration
  • Out-of-state shipments

Three compliance steps

A

Verify the list

Ensure each item is nonhazardous. A secondary summary says drying herbs and vegetables is not allowed under cottage rules; confirm with MDH

B

Label

Name and address or MDH ID, ingredients, allergens, weight, and the disclaimer

C

Sell in Maryland

Deliver within Maryland and track sales against the cap

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Annual cap$100,000 from Oct 1, 2026MDH / HB 535
DehydratingHome drying of herbs and vegetables reported as not allowedMDH
Disclaimer10-pt or largerMDH
AllergensDeclare majorsFDA
Out-of-stateNot allowedMDH

FAQ

Can I sell dehydrated fruit?

Confirm with MDH; drying rules are the most uncertain point.

Is a mix cottage eligible?

Yes if every ingredient is nonhazardous.

Do I need an ID number?

Only for store sales.

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