I was surprised to find out that certain foods, which are commonly consumed in the United States and are familiar to everyone, are actually prohibited from being sold in other countries. I initially thought that these banned foods would be unfamiliar to me, but it turns out that they are everyday items that I have probably eaten before.
Gatorade is
As stated on the Market Realist website, specific flavors of the well-known sports beverage Gatorade contain Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for consumption by children in Norway and Austria. However, in the other countries of the European Union (E.U.), these particular types of Gatorade are allowed but 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 banned in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and convenient mashed potatoes that can
Although they may not provide the same satisfaction as real mashed potatoes, these alternative versions can still be a suitable substitute. However, a preservative known as BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as stated on the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known brand.
Frosted Flakes are highly popular and well-liked, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited from being sold. This ban is due to the presence of a preservative called BHT in Frosted Flakes and several other cereals. BHT is commonly found in cosmetics and rubber goods.
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Eating a seemingly harmless indulgent snack is usually fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. In some countries in the European Union, they are either prohibited or come with strong cautionary labels. The main reason for this, as stated by Market Realist, is that these cake rolls contain food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Another factor contributing to the restrictions or complete ban is the use of palm oil in these products.
Skittles is
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which we mentioned earlier. In the remaining countries of the European Union, Skittles are allowed to be sold but must display a warning
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is one of the few countries in the world that permits the use of growth hormones called ractopamine in the farming practices of pigs raised for meat.
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