Can I take hummus on a plane?
Yes, but TSA, UK and EU security all treat hummus as a gel. Cabin tubs must be 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller.
Does hummus count as a liquid for airport security?
Hummus is one of TSA's most-cited 'surprise liquids' — supermarket tubs are usually well over 100ml and get pulled at the checkpoint.
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Security · Cabin · CheckedHummus is one of TSA's most-cited 'surprise liquids' — supermarket tubs are usually well over 100ml and get pulled at the checkpoint.
Each container 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller, all fitting inside one clear 1-quart / 1-litre bag. A standard 10oz / 280g tub is too big.
Full tubs in checked baggage. Keep cool — hummus spoils faster than you'd think on a long-haul flight.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I bring a hummus snack pack on a plane?
Only if every tub is 100ml or smaller and the whole snack pack fits inside your 1-litre liquids bag. Most supermarket snack packs exceed this.
LiquidLimits.com is a travel planning tool, not an official airport or government source. Rules can change between trips and between terminals. Always check the official airport or aviation security guidance before you travel, and when in doubt pack to the stricter 100ml cabin-bag rule.