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Cathy posted an update in the group Food Safety 3 months ago

Am I correct in thinking I cannot use cream cheese frosting as a cottage food operation? I am in Virginia, and I see that Buttercream frostings are considered “borderline” meaning acceptable. Does cream cheese frosting require refrigeration for the finished baked good?

Cathy joined the group Food Safety 3 months ago

Valerie Breun posted an update in the group Food Safety 6 months ago

Hello all! As a CFO in FL, I am struggling understanding shelf-stability in particular items -why certain ingredients/baked goods would need refrigeration, while others do not. For instance- in this recipe for Red Velvet Cookies (https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/cream-cheese-stuffed…/) – its ok to leave them at room temperature even though they…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Because it’s not always apparent when things are shelf-stable and when they are not, FL does not allow anything with cream cheese or butter (though butter in something thoroughly baked is allowed).
Regarding the science of it, there are a lot of variables at play. In general, sugar is a stabilizer that will make something more shelf-stable.…[Read more]
- Valerie Breun replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago
  Thanks David. What about fudge? Is that allowed in FL?
David Crabill replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes fudge should be allowed. https://forrager.com/law/florida/#food

Valerie Breun joined the group Food Safety 6 months ago

Jonathan posted an update in the group Food Safety 7 months, 2 weeks ago

I have just begun making shrubs – the fruit syrup and vinegar mixture. I am trying to find information about what I need to do to safely bottle and store this for sale.

Jonathan joined the group Food Safety 7 months, 2 weeks ago