A basic rule is that if it’s a solid item, it can go through a checkpoint. But if you can spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it — and it’s larger than 3.4 ounces — then it should go

Want to know what kinds of foods you can carry through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint? Here’s a list of some of the approved items.

The TSA advises travelers who bring food to carry it through security checkpoints or pack it in checked luggage. Since food often requires extra screening, it’s best to place these items in an easily accessible part of your carry-on and remove them for separate screening at the checkpoint.