Cottage Food Law /US
A structured reference to state cottage food rules

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell dried goods & mixes from home in California?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

Yes — dried goods & mixes is allowed under California cottage food law.

On California's allowed list

  • Dried, dehydrated, and freeze-dried foods (e.g., baking mixes, pasta, cereals, granola, trail mixes, popcorn, roasted or freeze-dried coffee, tea, herbs and herb blends)

CDPH — Approved Cottage Foods List (reviewed April 2026) · Verified 2026-09-15

Status is derived from California's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full California cottage food page or see the Dried Goods & Mixes category across states.