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Old May 5th 2009, 12:52 am
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Hello All!!!

I am heading to the UK this week, and I'm taking some frozen smoked salmon for family as gifts....

Can anyone tell me the best way to pack it so it will survive the trip?

Do I carry it on, or can I put it in my checked luggage?

It's only about 500 grams in total, so not bulky.

Thanks guys!!!

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In an insulated bag with one of those frozen gel packs? Mine used to work a treat when I defrosted my old freezer. It kept everything frozen until defrosting was completed several hours later.

In the suitcase. You might get away with that.
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Originally Posted by bandit
Hello All!!!

I am heading to the UK this week, and I'm taking some frozen smoked salmon for family as gifts....

Can anyone tell me the best way to pack it so it will survive the trip?

Do I carry it on, or can I put it in my checked luggage?

It's only about 500 grams in total, so not bulky.

Thanks guys!!!

Bx
OK B, no offence meant BUT couldnt you have combined the two threads???

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Default Re: Packing Smoked Salmon for Travel to UK..?

Originally Posted by bandit
Hello All!!!

I am heading to the UK this week, and I'm taking some frozen smoked salmon for family as gifts....

Can anyone tell me the best way to pack it so it will survive the trip?

Do I carry it on, or can I put it in my checked luggage?

It's only about 500 grams in total, so not bulky.

Thanks guys!!!

Bx
How come you're bringing frozen smoked salmon to the UK? They've got lots of it there. Is it a local brand or variety not sold in the UK? I'd like to know the species and brand. Thanks.
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You might want to check the regulations on importing seafood as well, even in small amounts for personal use. Most countries restrict the importation of meat, seafood, produce etc.
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OK B, no offence meant BUT couldnt you have combined the two threads???
Ha - making up for lost time - cheeky!!!!
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Originally Posted by austinallegro
How come you're bringing frozen smoked salmon to the UK? They've got lots of it there. Is it a local brand or variety not sold in the UK? I'd like to know the species and brand. Thanks.
Agreed, however it's a Canadian export, and something I know my family don't usually purchase.

It's sokeye, line caught.
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Ha - making up for lost time - cheeky!!!!
Oh well, thats perfectly fine with me then Hun.
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Default Re: Packing Smoked Salmon for Travel to UK..?

Originally Posted by bandit
Hello All!!!

I am heading to the UK this week, and I'm taking some frozen smoked salmon for family as gifts....

Can anyone tell me the best way to pack it so it will survive the trip?

Do I carry it on, or can I put it in my checked luggage?

It's only about 500 grams in total, so not bulky.

Thanks guys!!!

Bx
Oh god it's this week you go - time flies!

Hope you have a great trip matey and look forward to catching up when you get back

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Would also suggest wrapping it up in a couple of layers of newspaper - then the gel packs etc...Works a treat
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Default Re: Packing Smoked Salmon for Travel to UK..?

You could always buy the self stable variety, comes in a foil pack abd typically in a wooden box or some other decorative box, found in touristy areas as well as some grocery stores.

No clue what it tastes like as I dont eat fish, but it requires no cooling until opened.
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