I was surprised to discover that some foods that are commonly consumed in the United States are actually prohibited in other countries. These are not obscure items, but everyday foods that most people in the U.S. are familiar with and have likely enjoyed at some point.
Gatorade is
Based on information from the Market Realist website, some flavors of the well-known sports drink Gatorade 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 Gatorade varieties are required to have a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
According to Market Realist, the reason why this guilty pleasure, which is loved by Americans, is banned in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries, is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and convenient mashed potatoes that are
Although these mashed potatoes cannot compare to the comforting taste of real homemade mashed potatoes, they can still serve as a satisfactory alternative. However, their availability in the UK and Japan is limited due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, as reported by the Eat This website.
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Frosted Flakes are considered to be delicious, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they have been prohibited. According to Market Realist, this ban is due to the presence of the preservative BHT in Frosted Flakes and several other cereals. BHT is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber goods.
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Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. In certain European Union countries, these rolls are either prohibited or come with stern warnings. The primary reason for this is that they contain food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful to children. Additionally, the usage of palm oil in these rolls is another factor contributing to the restrictions or complete ban imposed on them.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dye, as mentioned previously. In the other European Union countries, Skittles are allowed but must include a warning label.
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is one of the few countries that still permits the use of growth hormones, specifically ractopamine, in the farming practices for raising pigs. This means that cuts of meat from pigs raised in the US may have been exposed to these hormones.
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