One has to wonder why they were even checking his stuff. I would assume that the Foreign Minister for another country should be able to zip through Customs without them going through their stuff.

He must have checked the box for bringing in food or something, which would make sense.

It also sounds when you read the quotes much different then the headlines read.

"Airport staff were surprised when I said it is good for you & I ate it for breakfast. They then waved me through," he added.

Sounds to me it was more of

What on earth is this stuff?

Oh, it's good for you and I have it for breakfast.

OK, go ahead.