Is mozzarella liquid affected by the no fluids policy on planes?

Recently I heard a story of a friend who was flying from Rome to Berlin. He tried to carry a big mozzarella cheese with him. Mozzarella cheese is generally layered in a milky liquid.

At the security check he was told to open the box with the mozzarella cheese and the officer told him that he is not allowed to take the cheese on the plane, because the liquid is more than 100ml.

Is this really possible? Is mozzarella liquid affected by the "no fluid" policy on planes?

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Does cheese count as a liquid on a plane?

There is no limit to the quantity of solid cheese you can bring in your carry-on: You can pack as much solid cheese as you'd like and will fit into your allowable hand luggage. Creamy and spreadable cheeses, on the other hand, can only pass through airport security in individual quantities of 3.4 ounces or less.

Do liquids have to be in original containers when flying?

A. Yes, but only in limited amounts. Liquids and gels must be in individual containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed inside one clear, quart-size, plastic, zip-top bag (such as this option from Ziploc).

How do you travel with cheese?

Keep them in durable containers, wrapped in plastic, and then wrapped again. Tin foil offers protection: Unless we're talking about blue cheese, I tend not to wrap cheese directly in foil. But if you use foil around the wrapping that's already in place, it can offer a nice buffer during a bumpy ride.

Does TSA care about liquids?

You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.

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