Guide · Selling from home
Can I sell dried goods & mixes from home in New York?
Informational only — not legal advice.
Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.
Yes, with limits — New York allows some dried goods & mixes but prohibits others.
On New York's allowed list
- Breads, rolls, biscuits, bagels, muffins, and scones (high-acid or commercially dried fruit and herbs OK; no vegetables)
- Repacking or blending commercially dried spices or herbs; seasoning salt
- Repackaging dried vegetables, dried soup mixes, and dried fruit
- Peanut brittle, granola, trail mix, and granola bars (commercially roasted nuts)
NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Approved Home Processed Foods) · Verified 2026-09-15
On New York's prohibited list
- Freeze-dried foods, compotes, spreads, quiche, fudge or caramel sauces
NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Prohibited Foods) · Verified 2026-09-15
Status is derived from New York'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 New York cottage food page or see the Dried Goods & Mixes category across states.