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For food processors

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There are several steps to becoming licensed to start your food processing business. Different people and organizations are involved in each step.

Becoming a licensed acidified food processor

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an acidified food is a low-acid food with added acid or acid food(s) to obtain a pH of 4.6 or below, and a water activity greater than 0.85. Typical products include sauces, salsa, pickles, and some jams and jellies.

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