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Cottage Oven replied to the topic Non-Dairy Creamer in the forum Florida 3 weeks, 5 days ago
For a definitive answer, go to FreshFromFlorida.com, search for “cottage foods” and download the PDF file they have there. In it, you will find a Tallahassee phone number you can call to get an official answer to your question.
Apart from that, if it is a powdered non-dairy creamer, the resulting glaze should probably be okay for cottage food.…[Read more]
Becky started the topic Non-Dairy Creamer in the forum Florida 4 weeks ago
Hello, I just had a quick question regarding cottage food laws and what is allowed. I thought I would try asking here!
I have a glaze that uses a “non dairy creamer” as part of the ingredients. However upon looking at the ingredients of this non dairy creamer, it states it contains less than 2% of sodium caseinate, a milk derivative. Would thi…[Read more]Becky joined the group Florida 4 weeks ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic Business License Required? in the forum Florida 10 months ago
It depends on your county/city. If they require business licenses, usually they require them for any type of food business. The only way to know for sure is to contact the dept that administers business licenses.
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Grace Lewis posted an update in the group Florida 1 year, 2 months ago
My husband and I are about to relocate to Florida. I want to start selling cake balls and brigadeiros (Brazilian fudge) out of my house (own). Do I need to have the home inspected by the city?
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David Crabill replied to the topic Empanadas in the forum Florida 1 year, 4 months ago
The only way to legally sell meat empanadas is to use a commercial kitchen and get licensed with the health dept. Most likely you would rent someone else’s at an hourly rate. Here’s some more info about finding a commercial kitchen: https://forrager.com/faq/#commercial-kitchen
Elena replied to the topic Empanadas in the forum Florida 1 year, 4 months ago
Hi,
Thank you so much for getting back to me. Ok, so I understand that meat empanadas are not permitted. Is there a way to apply for a license/permit and have a kitchen inspection done in order to sell meat empanadas?
Thanks again!David Crabill replied to the topic Empanadas in the forum Florida 1 year, 4 months ago
Although she can’t sell meat empanadas from home, she should be able to sell homemade fruit empanadas.
Cottage Oven replied to the topic Empanadas in the forum Florida 1 year, 4 months ago
From the “Cottage Food Guidance” PDF file available from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website:
Can I make and sell foods with meat fillings such as empanadas?
No. Meat products or foods with meat fillings are not allowed.Thus, she may NOT sell them from her home. The sale of meat-filled empanadas requires a…[Read more]
Elena started the topic Empanadas in the forum Florida 1 year, 4 months ago
Hello,
My mother in law is considering selling empanadas from her home. I’m a little confused about if empanadas fall under the “allowed” category. If they are not considered an allowed category what information do we need to know to start selling from her home? Thank you so much in advance.Elena joined the group Florida 1 year, 4 months ago
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