Is Nutella allowed by TSA?

If a cheese or other foodstuff is spreadable, like cream cheese, peanut butter, ranch dressing, or Nutella, then traveling with it in your carry-on means packing in line with that 3-1-1 liquids rule explained above (unless it's already in a sandwich, in which case you should be fine.)



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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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Foods You are Permitted to Bring into the US
  • Canned and Packaged Goods. Sauce mixes, preserved fruits and vegetables, coffees, teas, and the like are generally allowed. ...
  • Oils. ...
  • Candy and Chocolate. ...
  • Baked Goods. ...
  • Fish. ...
  • Spices. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Meat and Poultry.


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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags.

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Yes, according to US CBP officers, you should declare it as food. I bring chocolate every time I fly from Europe. Generally what happens next is they ask what exactly you are bringing, you say chocolate and they let you go.

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From countries outside the EU You cannot bring in: meat or meat products. milk or milk-based products, except powdered infant milk, infant food or special food (including pet food) needed for medical reasons.

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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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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.

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There's a reason for it, it's not just made up. Salt water is considered mildly corrosive - aka may rust things. Sure, most of the metal in a plane is aluminum (and now carbon composite in the 787 and A350), but not all of it.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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Bakery items, candy, chocolate, and cured cheese are generally admissible. Canned goods and goods in vacuum packed jars (other than those containing meat or poultry products) are also generally admissible if being imported for personal use.

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Non-liquid, non-gelatinous candies like chocolate bars, gummy bears, and hard candies are typically permitted on domestic flights and international flights departing from the USA. However, liquid or gel-filled candies are subject to the TSA's 3-1-1 rule, so it's crucial to be mindful of their packaging and quantities.

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