✋ Hand luggage
Classified as a gel. Max 100ml (3.4oz) in your 1-litre clear bag. Standard tubs (200g+) will be confiscated.
🧳 Hold luggage
Permitted.
Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗
Hummus rules by country
How carry-on and checked-bag rules for hummus compare across the 14 countries we cover.
Hummus
Common questions
TSA applies the 3-1-1 rule to anything with a gel or paste consistency — including hummus. Despite being made from solid ingredients, the final product is spreadable and is treated as a gel.
Yes, if it is 100ml (3.4oz) or under and fits in your 1-litre clear bag. Most single-serve pots are 50–80ml and are fine.
Airside food purchases are generally exempt from the liquid rule. You can carry a full-size tub purchased after security.
Yes. Tahini, baba ganoush and other pastes or dips are treated as gels and subject to the 100ml rule.
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Browse all Food →Based on official United States security guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.