Cottage Food Program in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about food products. To learn more about the application process and what cottage food businesses are allowed to do, please visit our Cottage Food main page.
- Approved cottage food products
- Prohibited food products
- Can I roast coffee beans in my home kitchen and sell them?
- Am I allowed to sell apple butter, pumpkin butter, or other fruit butters?
- Is buttercream frosting allowed?
- May I sell bread that was baked in a wood-fired oven?
- Does my chocolate fountain business qualify as a cottage food business?
- Are cooked vegetable products such as salsas, tomato or spaghetti sauces allowed?
- Can I sell dehydrated meat or poultry such as jerky?
- Are hard candies and lollipops considered a cottage food product?
- May I sell sweet breads, muffins, or other baked goods made with fresh or homegrown fruits and vegetables?
- What is potentially hazardous food?