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State Cottage Food Sales Caps for Homemade Hot Sauce
- Most states allow hot sauce to be sold under their cottage food law. However, there is a sales cap. This cap varies significantly between states. The cap can be avoided by following FDA regulations for commercial packaging. Here are the state cottage food sales caps for homemade hot sauce:
Hot Sauce Information
- What does hot sauce taste like? It has a salty, sour flavor with heat. It adds spice to dishes like tacos and fried rice. Hot sauce comes in many flavors like hot and vinegary or hot and smoky. But all contain some level of heat.
Health Benefits and Precautions
- Can hot sauce boost immunity? Hot peppers contain capsaicin. This can relieve pain and may boost immunity against germs. But can hot sauce hurt kidneys? Some research links high sodium to health issues. So enjoy hot sauce in moderation.
Making Hot Sauce Powder
- To make hot sauce powder: Spread sauce thin on a tray. Dehydrate 8-12 hours at 135°F until dry and brittle. Grind into powder for seasoning.
Selling Homemade Hot Sauce
- To sell hot sauce from home legally, research and comply with permits, licenses, health regulations and safety standards. Properly sterilized, canned hot sauce stays shelf-stable up to a year in a cool, dark area. Acidity protects it, contributes flavor and necessary "zing." Consult authorities to ensure meeting legal obligations when selling homemade foods.
Cottage Cheese Revamp
- Cottage cheese’s reputation is changing thanks to creative recipes on social media. Its gloopy texture once felt like diet food. But now it stars in dips, bakes and more. Try it in a flavorful combination, like this easy cottage pie. The creamy mashed potato topping complements a rich, meaty filling. This classic comfort food is very affordable and simple to make.
