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¿Se puede llevar Protein Powder en un avión?

Comida y aperitivos

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Mano: ✓ SÍ Bodega: ✓ SÍ

Sí — puedes llevar protein powder en el equipaje de mano en el avión. ≤ 12 oz (350 ml): fine in carry-on, no extra steps.

  • · ≤ 12 oz (350 ml): fine in carry-on, no extra steps
  • · > 12 oz: place the container in a separate bin for X-ray
  • · Sealed/retail packaging clears fastest
  • · CATSA: powders in carry-on capped at 350 ml/g total
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Normativas por autoridad de seguridad

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Mano:

SÍ

Yes. Powder containers over 12 oz (350 ml) go in a separate X-ray bin; anything officers cannot clear may be disposed of.

Bodega:

SÍ

Yes, any quantity is allowed in checked bags. Full-size tubs belong here.

Rule conditions: ≤ 12 oz (350 ml): fine in carry-on, no extra steps> 12 oz: place the container in a separate bin for X-raySealed/retail packaging clears fastestCATSA: powders in carry-on capped at 350 ml/g total

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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Equipaje de mano: Yes. Powder containers over 12 oz (350 ml) go in a separate X-ray bin; anything officers cannot clear may be disposed of.

Equipaje facturado: Yes, any quantity is allowed in checked bags. Full-size tubs belong here.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Protein Powder in a carry-on?

Yes. Powder containers over 12 oz (350 ml) go in a separate X-ray bin; anything officers cannot clear may be disposed of.

Can you pack Protein Powder in checked luggage?

Yes, any quantity is allowed in checked bags. Full-size tubs belong here.

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