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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Darf man Hummus & Creamy Dips 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 — Hummus & Creamy Dips ist im Handgepäck unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitslimits erlaubt. Cabin: ≤3.4 oz (100 ml) tub in the quart bag.

  • · Cabin: ≤3.4 oz (100 ml) tub in the quart bag
  • · Same rule: guacamole, tzatziki, pâté, spinach dip, queso
  • · Checked: any size
  • · Veggie sticks and pita (solid): unlimited
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💧 3-1-1 liquids rule checker

One quart-size (≈1 L) bag per passenger; every container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.

Fit is approximate — container shape decides real-world packing. Medically necessary liquids and infant food are exempt: declare them.

Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

EINGESCHRÄNKT

Yes — 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less. TSA treats every creamy dip and spread as a liquid.

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

Yes — any size tub.

Rule conditions: Cabin: ≤3.4 oz (100 ml) tub in the quart bagSame rule: guacamole, tzatziki, pâté, spinach dip, quesoChecked: any sizeVeggie sticks and pita (solid): unlimited

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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💧 3-1-1 liquids rule checker

One quart-size (≈1 L) bag per passenger; every container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.

Fit is approximate — container shape decides real-world packing. Medically necessary liquids and infant food are exempt: declare them. Packing a whole bag? Plan it container by container →

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So verpacken Sie hummus & creamy dips

Handgepäck: Yes — 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less. TSA treats every creamy dip and spread as a liquid.

Aufgabegepäck: Yes — any size tub.

Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Hummus in a carry-on?

Yes — 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less. TSA treats every creamy dip and spread as a liquid.

Can you pack Hummus in checked luggage?

Yes — any size tub.

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