anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 

we are going to a wedding back in the uk in April and obviously want to bring back some goodies like marmalade and Bisto.

i know we can buy it here but at the import shop its soooooo expensive its a luxury.

so has anyone had problems bringing back british stuff ????

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No - load up girl !

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But marmelade and Bisto in all its glorious forms are so easily found here at the regular supermarket?

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I only half jest. On my first trip back I borrowed a suitcase from the MIL - my goodies bag was bursting at the seams :o

Second trip - hardly anything - just Calpol and a couple of bits.

Having said that, I prefer the low salt bisto granules to others. I mean, it's a bundle of chemicals anyway, might as well mitigate the sodium intake!

Nowadays, I'm cured thank you. Not much on the cravings list at all - apart from fresh baby sweetcorn which I still haven't seen anywhere (easily accessible).

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i can get Bisto in supermarkets here but NOT the granulated. i buy that at import shop but its $9

i want to bring in Jaffa cakes

ps do i have to declare my bisto on the form

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I'll send you instant bisto for $5;) Or I'll swap you for Jaffa Cakes....those I havent seen:)

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I'll raise him on the granules and I'll see you on the jaffa cakes :lol:

PS - are you flying home direct to Edmonton, or is there any way I can hijack your car on the highway up from Calgary ? :rofl:

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SORRY DIRECT LOL

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ANYTHING ELSE ANYONE WANTS ???????

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Not Bisto Best, which is the only gluten free variety of Bisto.

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My wife declared that she was bringing in Tesco's instant gravy powder when she returned into Ottawa last May - it was confiscated :(

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thats my worry

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Do you know why? I wonder if people think their are meat products in 'Beef Gravy' etc - but there really are not - well, not in Bisto anyway. That stuff's been no-where near an animal, apart from the one's grazing outside the chemical plant where it's made....

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Some of the Bisto's do have meat extract and thats not allowed, just check the ingredients, any meat at all and its a no go.

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I thinks its "Bisto Best" thats a real problem as it say "with real meat flavor.

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It all depends on what side of the bed the customs officer got out of bed that morning (they can be very fickle) and whether you're prepared to answer his/her questions honestly.
If you declare you're bringing in foodstuffs it is likely they'll be confiscated or the products opened to ensure no drugs. If you don't declare and customs decide to search your luggage and the foodstuffs are discovered then prepare yourself for a possible full body cavity search (just joshing, I think). Lying to them is not recommended although many/most do it.

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Not in this part of the world! My Mum sends me the stuff when I run out. Last time she asked if I needed some more, I did say - don't worry Mum, I've got to get used to the local stuff at some point. Bless her a box arrived last week:thumbsup:

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Ooh, I never knew that. Any packages I have bought have not had any meat products ....

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Oh thanks for that Piff Poff, i really miss Bisto Best Gravy and haven't asked anyone to send it in a parcel coz i didn't think they would let it in!!!!! I know what's going on my next list!!!!;);)

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i have brought jaffa cakes in for an expat ;);)

You can buy them in drugmart but well expensive, just miss my Bisto, but a kind expat has asked her next vistor to bring me some, inc paxo :thumbsup::thumbsup:

ANYONE THAT THINKS OF HIGHJACKING HER WILL HAVE THE LETHBRIDGE GIRLS AT THEM :curse::curse:

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no problems taking in bisto, but had my haggis confiscated :thumbdown: had to laugh - the reason the guy gave was mad cow disease and bird flu - it's made with blimin lamb.

any time I've declared that I've had foodstuff I've had to show them what it is. one time did see a guy who didn't declare he had food - had a whole case of stuff including weird pickled meat and stuff - he was getting yelled at big time by the customs people and i think got a fine as well.

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we landed last week and I had 6 pots of bisto in my cases and I stocked up on Jaffa cakes in the duty free shop. WH Smiths at Gatwick had an offer on. :rofl::rofl:

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My parents sent me a food parcel at xmas of stuff i miss. Bisto was in the parcel, so no probs getting it in the country :thumbsup:
All visitors that have come over since we have been here have also brought us Bisto, sweets,cheese, crisps etc etc with no probs. :thumbup:

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did u declare them ??

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I bought Oxo cubes in every variety with me when I landed as wasn't sure whether they had them here or not. Also bought two bottles of Robinsons squash and Paxo. Didn't declare anything as I didn't realise I had to :o

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I saw a woman caught caught with a salami at Pearson. She was shot.

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Just a side note for anyone planning a trip across the border camping this summer - make sure you don't stock up on beef or citrus.;) They will check your fridge.

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Just stick it in your suit case and no one will know.

Christ, I'm planning on asking the in-laws to put a small cool bag in theirs so they can bring me some sausages!

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Jesus!

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:rofl::rofl::rofl: Sounds like a plan!;)

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well thats one way of getting rid of the in-laws, by firing squad lol

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I hope you jest :eek:

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I got a bollocking yesterday by an immigration official yesterday for missing out a section on my landing card. I didn't have anything to declare ('ish), so I left it blank. Naughty, naughty, naughty. I can't imagine what they do to someone with a pound of chipolatas.

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this has had me giggling away :rofl: omg when we went over all my mate asked for was tea bags and chocolate , lol

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They should also be declared. I've been told off for not declaring, as food, a bar of Toblerone I'd bought in the duty free shop at LHR.

Much depends on the officer you find yourself in front of. I try to avoid women, particularly Asian ones. I've idea why it is but they seem to be the most officious and little-Hitlerish.

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You can get Bisto Gravy granules at the regular supermarket for $3.99.

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which one ????

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Nope. When they were over in October they brought a huge bag of PG Tips. Almost filled one suit case by itself!

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Tea bags and jaffa cakes are OK.

Meat and any meat products are NOT. And if they don't declare it, let's hope the sniffer dogs are not working that day :eek:

Seriously - don't ....

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ann m is correct they do have sniffer dogs trained for meat (as well as more exotic substances), I've seen one in action in St John's.

If you do get caught the products will be confiscated, you may be fined, and you will be searched every time you enter Canada for the next 5 years.

My wife has 3 local butchers who make the 6 varieties of British Sausages, Pork Pies and Bacon she sells, so if you ask around your area you may find a Butcher who can help you.