Missouri Direct-to-Consumer Guide 17 of 24
Nuts & Seeds
Raw, roasted and packaged nuts and seeds
Licensed Facility Required
AllergenTree nuts and peanuts must be declared
0Cottage listing for roasting
RawWhole raw nuts are farm product
FDAFacility registration
What is covered, and what needs a different path
Covered
- Whole raw nuts from your trees
- Packaged nuts from a licensed kitchen
- Allergen-labeled products
Needs a different path
- Roasted or flavored nuts from home kitchens
- Cross-contact without labeling
- Health claims
Three compliance steps
APick raw or processed
Raw in-shell nuts are a farm product; roasting and flavoring are processing.
BLicense the kitchen
Use an inspected facility for processing.
CDeclare allergens
Declare tree nuts or peanuts on every package.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|
| Raw in-shell | Farm product | MDA |
| Roasted nuts | Licensed kitchen | DHSS / local health |
| Allergen label | Declare major allergens | FDA |
| Net weight | Declare on label | MDA Weights |
| Sales tax | Retail sales are taxable; Missouri sales tax license, state plus local rate | MO DOR |
FAQ
Are roasted nuts cottage?
Not on the reported list.
Do I need allergen labels?
Yes for packaged foods.
Can I sell in-shell pecans?
As a raw farm product, yes.
Printable checklist
- Pick raw or processed
- Use licensed kitchen
- Add allergen statement
- Add net weight
- Avoid claims
- Register for sales tax