I was surprised to discover that some foods that are commonly consumed in the United States are actually prohibited in other countries. I had initially thought that these banned foods would be unfamiliar to me, but it turns out they are everyday items that most Americans are familiar with and have likely enjoyed at some point. Other countries have made it illegal for these foods to be sold in their stores.
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As stated on the Market Realist website, specific types of the well-known sports beverage include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. Conversely, in the other countries part of the European Union (E.U.), those specific Gatorade flavors are required to have a cautionary label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
Market Realist reports that the reason why this guilty pleasure, which is adored by Americans, remains prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes
Although not comparable to the satisfying and comforting nature of real mashed potatoes, these alternative versions can still serve their purpose. However, a preservative called BHA is the reason why they are not available for sale in the UK and Japan, as reported by the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known food company.
Frosted Flakes are considered great, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited due to the presence of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber goods, as reported by Market Realist.
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Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. These treats are either prohibited or come with severe warnings in certain European Union countries. The main reason for this is that they contain food dyes like Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful for children. Another factor leading to restrictions or complete prohibition is the use of palm oil in these snacks.
Skittles is
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes that were mentioned earlier. In other countries within the European Union, Skittles are allowed to be sold but are required to have a warning
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 pigs. This means that cuts of meat from pigs raised in the US often contain these hormones.
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