Thomas Hackney
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David Crabill replied to the topic Homemade Habanero Hot Sauces in the forum Virginia 4 years, 1 month ago
Yes, hot sauces would be considered an acidified food, and as long as yours stays below a 4.6 pH, then you should be able to sell it with VA’s basic exemption. No inspection needed, but you may need a general business license. You can ask around at the farmers market to see if vendors needed anything else to sell from home, or the farmers market…[Read more]
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STEVEN DILWORTH posted an update in the group Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 4 years, 4 months ago
How’s everyone-) First time caller… Allow myself to introduce, uhhh myself. Steven Dilworth I live in Portland, Or 47 Airforce Vet that spent 14 years as a civilian contractor title being Combat Firefighter/Rescue. 9 yrs Afghanistan 3yrs Iraq North Africa PORTLAND “also a war zone lol” with covid being covid I’ve been stuck state side in which I w…[Read more]
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john replied to the topic "Fried" goods in the forum Bread 4 years, 5 months ago
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Randall Jessup posted an update in the group North Carolina 4 years, 6 months ago
I plan to build a kitchen separate from my home for the purpose of making freeze dried candy to sell at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Greensboro, I live in Winston Salem. What equipment besides the freeze dryer will I need to include in this kitchen to pass an inspection for this candy making business. I assume I will need a sink and a…[Read more]
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David Crabill replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Virginia 4 years, 7 months ago
Maybe. It depends on where you live and what the zoning laws for your area are. Here’s some more info: https://forrager.com/starting-cottage-food-operation-zoning/
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Christina posted an update in the group Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 4 years, 9 months ago
I have a question about selling pickles at my local farmers market on the Big Island – after looking at the food that’s prohibited ( sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles?!) What are the most current (2021 ) allowed foods and if pickles are not included why not? I use a 5% vinegar which is the recommended strength even for commercial manufacturing
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As far as I know, the rules for Hawaii haven’t changed recently. The reason many states don’t allow canned foods is due to botulism concerns, which could potentially be deadly. Canned foods, when properly prepared, are perfectly safe, but their concern is that a home cook might not properly prepare them. I’m not saying that I agree with the…[Read more]
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Are you sure that you can’t do this from your home kitchen? I’d recommend you contact the ag dept to see if it’s something you can do from your home kitchen, as that would be much easier and less expensive. The requirements for commercial kitchens are usually pretty complex and can cost well over $10k. You would need to talk to either the ag or…[Read more]
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Got it. Is that something you heard directly from an inspector, or are you just going with what they’ve posted online? Sometimes inspectors can be more lenient about that. But if not, then I understand your desire to build the commercial kitchen. However, I still don’t know if it’s worth the risk in the beginning. If it were me, I’d probably do it…[Read more]