Can you bring butter back from Europe?

Butter isn't necessarily on the TSA list, but it kind of fits between milk products and frozen products (both which are allowed.) And so, you are totally allowed to bring a Bordier (the best!) stick of butter for your toast at home. Consider keeping you butter with an ice pack or special packaging to keep it cold.



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Butter is allowed in both checked and carry-on luggage, but may be considered a liquid if it melts in carry-on luggage.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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Like fruits and vegetables, animal byproducts are heavily regulated, and you will need to check the rules carefully before bringing them across the border. Several dairy products are always allowed, including butter, powdered milk in baking mixes, milk products to feed infants, etc.

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Yes, solid food is allowed through TSA security in any amount. If the item is considered a liquid, paste, cream, gel, or aerosol, it is still allowed, but must be smaller than 3.4 ounces. Otherwise, you'll be required to check the item or throw it out. Can you bring snacks on a plane?

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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Ideally the butter should be kept in its original packaging and placed in freezer safe bags, to make sure that the texture will not get damaged. The butter should then be kept frozen and, once ready to use it, thawed out in the refrigerator. “

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In addition to drinks and other fluids, most cosmetics and a variety of foods are considered liquid. For example moisturisers, toothpastes, mascaras, aerosols, gels, canned fruit, fish and meat, frozen foods, butter, cream cheeses and yoghurts are treated as liquids.

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Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.

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  • bread, but not sandwiches filled with meat or dairy products.
  • cakes without fresh cream.
  • biscuits.
  • chocolate and confectionery, but not those made with a lot of unprocessed dairy ingredients.
  • pasta and noodles, but not if mixed or filled with meat or meat products.
  • packaged soup, stocks and flavourings.


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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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