Are you able to bring bagels into South Korea on a flight?
My friend is going to NYC for a week. Currently in South Korea, we want to share the lovely NYC/NJ bagel. Assuming my friend packs the bagel in a airtight container to keep freshness, what is the rule about international food? Can she bring the bagel back to Korea? If so, how many? Is it better to bring as a carry on or in her check-in luggage?
Best Answer
It took a lot of research, but according to TSA policies, Solids food can be brought on a plane:
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not permitted in carry-on baggage and should be placed in your checked baggage if possible
In case you still aren't following, your friend can bring a bagel as long as it's in your carry-on or checked baggage. If the bagel happens to trigger an alarm of some sort, then your friend may not be able to bring it on the plane.
Aditional Notes:
If you don't know what TSA is, it is an abbreviation for Transportation Security Administration. These people are basically the airport security, and the ones who make the rules on what you can and can't bring on a plane.
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What foods can I bring into Korea?
What Foods Can You Bring into South Korea?- Meat and poultry items: beef, pork, lamb, chicken, etc.
- Processed meat products: ham, sausage, bacon, beef jerky, marinated beef, canned meats, etc.
- Egg products: whole eggs, egg whites, powdered eggs, etc.
- Dairy products: milk, cheese, butter, etc.
Can I bring snacks to Korea?
According to the Korea Customs Service website, prepared food for personal consumption is not included in the items that must be declared at customs upon arrival, provided that the total value of all items you are bringing in (and will not take back out with you) does not exceed the duty-free allowance of 400 USD.What can I not bring to Korea?
Guns, narcotics, pornography, subversive material, treasonous material, and counterfeit goods are prohibited from entering Korea.How do you keep bagels fresh on a plane?
Contrary to popular belief, refrigerating your bagels will actually make them go stale more quickly. You should store them in plastic bags at room temperature, or freeze them immediately. Make sure your bagels aren't still warm when you put them in bags or they will get soggy.Son's airport surprise! | Behind the scenes of day one in South Korea
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