Food Safety & Storage

A Cottage Food Business

The Bear Pantry is a home-based cottage food operation, made in accordance with Texas Cottage Food Law. Our products are made in a home kitchen, not a state-inspected commercial facility. Each product label includes the required cottage food disclosure along with a full ingredient list.

General Storage Guidance

• Store unopened, shelf-stable jars in a cool, dry pantry, away from direct sunlight.
• Refrigerate all products after opening, and use within the timeframe noted on the product page.
• If a lid isn't sealed, a jar looks or smells off, or the contents show signs of spoilage, don't eat it — reach out to us instead.
• Specific storage and use-by guidance is listed on every individual product page.

Allergens & Ingredients

Full ingredients are listed on each product page. Our home kitchen is not a certified allergen-free facility, so if you have a food allergy or sensitivity, please review ingredients carefully or contact us before ordering.

Questions

If anything about a product ever concerns you, please reach out — we'd genuinely rather answer a question than have you second-guess a jar.