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Dried Goods

Dried fruit, jerky-free snacks, beans and mixes

Cottage Food Eligible
DryMixes and herb blends qualify
3Cottage categories reported
0State permit for eligible items
In-stateDirect to consumer

What is covered, and what needs a different path

Covered

  • Dry herb and spice mixes
  • Dry baking mixes from listed ingredients
  • Direct, in-state sales

Needs a different path

  • Dried meat or jerky
  • Dried mushrooms with safety claims
  • Out-of-state shipping

Three compliance steps

A

Check the cottage list

Dry herbs and herb mixes are cottage; many other dried foods are not on the list.

B

Label it

Name, address, ingredients, net weight, and the not-inspected line.

C

Sell direct

Face to face or in-state delivery; register for sales tax.

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Dry herb mixesCottage foodRSMo 196.298
Dried fruitConfirm eligibility; otherwise licensed kitchenDHSS / local health
JerkyUSDA or state meat inspectionMDA / USDA
Net weightDeclare on the labelMDA Weights
Sales taxRetail sales are taxable; Missouri sales tax license, state plus local rateMO DOR

FAQ

Is dried fruit a cottage food?

It is not named in the reported cottage categories; confirm with your health authority.

Can I sell wholesale?

No, wholesale ends the exemption.

Do I need nutrition facts?

Small-seller exemptions exist; check FDA labeling guidance.

Printable checklist

  • Verify product on cottage list
  • Write ingredient list
  • Add not-inspected statement
  • Add net weight
  • Sell in-state direct
  • Register for sales tax