Can I sell dried goods & mixes from home in New Jersey?

On New Jersey's allowed list

• Candy (e.g., brittle, toffee, bark, caramels, marshmallows, chocolates, candy bars, cereal treats, packaged cotton candy)
• Chocolate-covered nuts and dried fruit
• Dried fruit (e.g., raisins, apricots, prunes, dates, dried cranberries)
• Dried herbs and seasonings, and mixtures thereof (e.g., seasoning mixes, barbecue rub), purchased from a licensed facility or wholesale distributor
• Dried pasta (wheat, no egg)
• Dry baking mixes (e.g., pancake, cookie, cake, and brownie mixes)
• Granola, cereal, and trail mix
• Roasted coffee and dried tea (tea purchased from a licensed facility or wholesale distributor)

NJDOH — Cottage Food: Approved Food Products · Verified 2026-10-05

On New Jersey's prohibited list

• Foods containing prohibited ingredients: cream, sour cream, custard, vegan custard, puddings, cheese, cream cheese, meat, fish, vegetables (fresh, cooked, fried, or dried), fresh flowers, fresh herbs, peppers, fresh fruit, pumpkin, sweet potato, yams, carrots, heat-treated plant food (cooked rice, beans, vegetables), mushrooms, tofu, soy protein foods, alcohol, CBD, THC, and home-grown or foraged plants, herbs, vegetables, or fruits
• Freeze-dried or machine-dehydrated fruits and vegetables; dried bananas, plantains, and strawberries; banana or plantain chips; dried mushrooms and dried beans
• Dried egg noodles, pasta with egg, raw pizza dough, and raw cookie dough

NJDOH — Cottage Food: Prohibited Food Products · Verified 2026-10-05