Yahoo News The food items banned from airport security even though they're not liquids
Travellers are being warned about a number of food items that are banned when going through airport security even though they are not liquids.
Restrictions around liquids remain in place at UK airports, so passengers could be asked to remove these items during searches. The Government website says: "If you do take liquids in your hand luggage containers must hold no more than 100ml.
"Containers must be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm and contents must fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be sealed."
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While most people know water and drinks are included in the liquid ban, there are some foods you may not realise fall into the liquid category. One of these items is hummus. The dip made from chickpeas and tahini may be more of a paste than a liquid, but it can still be taken from travellers at security, reports the Express.
Other dips such as guacamole or salsa are also bound by the same rules. A travel expert from Ski Vertigo added: "Certain food items, especially those that are liquid or gel-like, such as peanut butter, jam, or yoghurt, are subject to the liquids rule.
"Solid foods generally pass through security without issues, but any food that can be spread, squirted, or poured may be confiscated if it exceeds the allowed liquid limits. Food items can also trigger additional screening if they appear suspicious on the X-ray."
While some airports in the UK have introduced high-tech CT scanners, eliminating the need for the current liquid rule, the rollout has been slower at other flight hubs. At this time, all UK airports have restrictions and only liquids under 100ml are allowed to be taken through security.
