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Darf man Gelatins (or gel-like food substances) ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Lebensmittel & Snacks

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Handgepäck: ⚠ EINGESCHRÄNKT Aufgabegepäck: ✓ JA

Ja, mit Einschränkungen — Gelatins (or Gel-like Food S ist im Handgepäck unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitslimits erlaubt. Bottles over 100 ml prohibited at checkpoint.

  • · Bottles over 100 ml prohibited at checkpoint
  • · Allowed in carry-on ONLY if bought post-security or in sealed STEB bag from connecting international flight
  • · Pack in padded wine sleeves for checked luggage
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

EINGESCHRÄNKT

Restricted — subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule (≤ 3.4 oz / 100 ml).

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

Yes — allowed in checked luggage.

Rule conditions: Bottles over 100 ml prohibited at checkpointAllowed in carry-on ONLY if bought post-security or in sealed STEB bag from connecting international flightPack in padded wine sleeves for checked luggage

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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So verpacken Sie gelatins (or gel-like food substances)

Handgepäck: Restricted — subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule (≤ 3.4 oz / 100 ml).

Aufgabegepäck: Yes — allowed in checked luggage.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Gelatins (or Gel-like Food Substances) in a carry-on?

Restricted — subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule (≤ 3.4 oz / 100 ml).

Can you pack Gelatins (or Gel-like Food Substances) in checked luggage?

Yes — allowed in checked luggage.

Can I bring gelatins (or gel-like food substances) on a plane in Canada and the US?

CATSA: Restricted — subject to the 100 ml (3.4 oz) liquids and gels limit in carry-on. In checked bags: Yes — allowed in checked baggage with proper packaging.

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