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Honey

July 25, 2019

Honey is the substance made when the nectar and sweet deposits from plants are gathered, modified, and stored in the honeycomb by honey bees (National Honey Board). It has a long history in human diets and is used in various foods and beverages as a sweetener and flavoring. Potential Products […]

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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 […]

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Simple Tips to Keep Your Food Safe

July 25, 2019

Below are four scenarios describing poor food safety practices. Beneath each scenario is a recommendation for how to handle each scenario more safely. Scenario #1 — You order that delicious cheese pizza to eat while watching the game. It sits on the coffee table for hours and you continue to eat it. […]