Is candy considered a liquid or gel?

Standard solid candy has no restriction. Only genuinely liquid or syrup-filled products would be treated as a liquid/gel.

Candy

Candy is a solid food with no restriction in carry-on or checked bags.

Carry-on

Allowed

Checked

Allowed

Allowed. Candy — hard candy, gummies, or wrapped sweets — is a solid food with no restriction.

Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage.

Liquid-filled or syrup-filled candies in large quantities could draw a second look as a liquid/gel product — this covers standard solid candy.

Is candy considered a liquid or gel?: Standard solid candy has no restriction. Only genuinely liquid or syrup-filled products would be treated as a liquid/gel.