Food Safety

Flour

July 25, 2019

Products baked with flours, such as breads, are very popular in our society. The three parts of the wheat kernel — the bran, germ, and endosperm — are separated during milling and recombined to create different types of flours. Although any grain can be used to make flour, wheat flour […]

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Dehydrated Produce

July 25, 2019

Dehydrating foods is an age-old practice that has been used extensively throughout history. Dehydrating produce removes water from the product, extending its shelf life. Under the Colorado Cottage Foods Act, only dehydrated produce is allowed – jerky and other dehydrated meat products are not permitted. Potential Products FruitsDehydrated slices or chopped […]

Approved Colorado Cottage Food Products, Food Safety, Food Safety Training (Cottage Food, Retail & Consumer)

Candies and Confections

July 25, 2019

Candies and confections cover a wide range of artistically made sweet foods, many of which can be made in a home kitchen. Certain candies are considered non-potentially hazardous foods under the Colorado Cottage Foods Act and can be sold as cottage foods. Potential Products Safely Providing Samples Samples must be offered […]