Yes. Roasted packaged coffee beans are approved HBV products. Products may not be unpackaged and brewed for hot/cold coffee sales on-site.

Yes. Nut butters made from ground peanut or tree nuts are approved HBV foods.

HBVs are required to use their primary residence (as defined under the definitions section). A shared kitchen may not be used because they are regulated establishments not located on the primary residence.

All home-based food must be sold in person by the producer, and they must have a Certified Food Handler Certificate. The producer is permitted to sell their products in person, by telephone, or by mail/online to the direct end consumer. Products cannot be sold on their behalf.

The HBV rule is limited to human foods. All pet treats/food intended for animal consumption are regulated by the Indiana Office of State Chemist.

Peppers have a pH between 4.8-6.0. They are considered low-acid foods that yield a pH value above the allowed limit. Additionally, the amount of sugar and pectin is not enough to assure that the product is safe to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum.