Taking snacks onboard
 

I plan to take snacks onboard on my 13 hr flight. The question is, if i wrap it in alluminium foil, will that create problems with security? like x-ray machinies not being able to scan it....
Wrapping in alluminium foil will keep it fresh, i want to use it, but am not sure if thats allowed. Anyone has done it before?

why don't you get a good old plastic container?

plastic container is of course there. Just that it'll stay fresher if wrapped in a foil.

just put your aluminum wrapped food items in the bin outside your luggage if you are worried about additional scrutiny. It really shouldn't be a problem.

If it's not a liquid or gel, no problem. Aluminum foil won't be an issue, other than they may want a closer look, so you might have to unwrap and re-wrap the food item(s).

Why not use Saran Wrap or equivalent cling wrap. It's clear and in my opinion better than foil in that it sticks to itself making a much better seal.

Clear wrap is always better than aluminum. Much less trouble for security.

You should be just fine.:)

I don't think that one layer of Aluminium foil will be a substantial barrier for the x-ray machines.

HTB.

We wrap cookies and croissants in aluminum foil and have had no problems with security at various airports. The foil keeps the food items from getting squished. Plus, you can reuse the foil .

Thank u all for the replies. I guess I'll look for the clear wrap, to avoid the delay during security :)

1 or 2 or 5 layers of aluminum foil should not create a problem. a number of carryons have aluminum sides. xray machines do not have a problem with them. that aluminum is many times thicker than foil.