How do you take butter on a plane?

Easy-peasy - wrap it in foil or plastic. Then freeze it overnight - if not possible, just the fridge will do. On the day you depart, wrap this in a couple layers of newspaper, then another plastic bag (so the newsprint won't run).



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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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If peanut butter and lipstick are considered to be a liquid, then so is butter. (Curious as to why someone would want to bother transporting butter, when it's easy to buy almost everywhere.) If peanut butter and lipstick are considered to be a liquid, then so is butter.

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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.

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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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When stored, to protect it from stray aromas and the souring effects of oxygen, butter should always be kept in an airtight container. Ziploc bags and water-sealed butter dishes work great too — just make sure to release the air inside of the Ziploc bag before sealing it.

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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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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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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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