Colorado Cottage Law

Colorado Cottage Laws

Eligible Foods - What type of foods are eligible?

Foods that are non-potentially hazardous, or in other words, do not require refrigeration for safety. This includes:

  • Pickled fruits and vegetables with a finished equilibrium pH of 4.6 or below.

  • Dry spices.

  • Dry teas.

  • Dehydrated produce.

  • Nuts, seeds.

  • Honey, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butter.

  • Flour, candies, fruit empanadas, tortillas and other similar products that do not require refrigeration for safety.

  • Up to 250 dozen whole eggs per month may also be sold.

  • Baked goods such as muffins, fruit pies, cookies, and cakes.

  • Roasted coffee beans.

  • Buttercream made with ghee or vegetable oil (buttercream made with butter is not allowed).

  • Candies such as cotton candy and fudge.

  • Freeze-dried produce.

To confirm if your product is eligible to be sold under the Act, you can contact us at cdphe_mfgfd@state.co.us.

Ineligible foods - What type of foods are ineligible?

Foods that are potentially hazardous, or in other words, they require refrigeration or some type of specialized process for safety. This includes:

  • Any meat product such as bacon, jerky, chicharron, poultry, fish and shellfish products; these products are also prohibited from being used as ingredients or toppings.

  • Baked or fried goods having cream, custard or meringue fillings or toppings.

  • Cakes or pastries with buttercream (unless made with ghee or vegetable oil) frosting.

  • Sauces such as barbeque, hot, pasta, pizza, or salad dressing.

  • Beverages.

  • Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, and hot sauce.

  • Pumpkin, sweet potato pie, and cream pies.

  • Cut fresh fruits and vegetables, fruit or vegetable juices or concentrates, fruit or vegetable purees.

  • Pepper jelly or jams made with fresh peppers or homemade dehydrated peppers.

  • Freeze dried meals.

  • Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) containing products.

For complete Colorado Cottage Law Guidelines and all required testing in order to sell food products at Heart to Home Community Markets, refer to the Colorado Cottage Law Website.