Ok, I am traveling to Spain soon, and when I travel I usually bring a bit of protein powder (I put it in cottage cheese or yogurt to add some flavor and texture).
However, I suspect that my usual approach — Ziploc baggies in a freezer bag — might invite, uh... extra scrutiny... at customs (see photo).
Anyone have alternative ideas about how to transport this stuff without creating suspicion? The original packaging won't work because it is very bulky.
@pganssle I concur - Spanish customs and (basically) all cops are hardcore mofos.
What about photocopying your protein container wrapper, put your powder in plastic containers and stick the wrapper to each.
Also print out ingredients on A4.
Also, make sure the power containers are either in your carry on, or on the top of your checked luggae so its found easily and quickly.
@pganssle Spanish airport policing is done by Guardia Civil, and Policia Nacional, and they're not the kind of people you want to mess with, unfortunately.
They aren't very...open to discussion. However, they don't usually cause foreigners too much trouble.
If you've not got enough Spanish language to explain what they are, one other thing might be to translate a short paragraph into Spanish explaining what the contents.
Are you going for fun or work? Or both?