I was surprised to discover that there are certain foods that are banned in other countries, as I initially thought they would be unfamiliar to me. However, to my astonishment, I learned that common everyday foods that are widely known and consumed in the United States are prohibited from being sold in stores in other nations.
Gatorade is
The Market Realist website reports that some versions of the popular sports beverage include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are not allowed for consumption by children in Norway and Austria. In the rest of the European Union (E.U.), these specific types of Gatorade are required to have a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
According to Market Realist, the reason why this guilty pleasure that Americans love is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and convenient mashed potatoes that can
Although these mashed potatoes may not provide the same level of comfort as real homemade ones, they can still be satisfying. However, a preservative called BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as reported by the Eat This website.
The company known as Kellogg's.
Frosted Flakes are highly appreciated everywhere, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are banned, as stated by Market Realist. The reason behind this ban is the presence of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber items, among other cereals.
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Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. These delicious treats are either prohibited or come with strong warnings in certain countries of the European Union. The main reason behind these restrictions, as stated by Market Realist, is that Swiss Cake Rolls contain food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. The presence of palm oil is also another factor contributing to the limitations or complete ban on these snacks.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which we previously mentioned. In the other countries of the European Union, Skittles are permitted for sale but are required to have a
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is one of the few countries in the world that still permits the use of growth hormones, specifically ractopamine, in the farming practices for pigs. This means that cuts of meat from pigs raised in the United States often contain these growth hormones.
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