I was taken aback when I discovered that some foods that are commonly consumed in the United States are actually prohibited in other countries. I initially assumed that these banned foods would be unfamiliar to me, but to my surprise, they are everyday items that most Americans are familiar with and have probably consumed at some point.
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Based on information from the Market Realist website, specific types of the well-known sports drink Gatorade include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes. These dyes are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the remaining countries of the European Union (EU), Gatorade flavors that contain these dyes are required to have a warning label.
The product being referred to is Kraft Macaroni
According to Market Realist, the reason why this popular guilty pleasure, loved by Americans, is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes made from
Although these mashed potatoes may not provide the same level of comfort as homemade ones, they can still serve their purpose. However, a preservative called BHA prevents them from being available on shelves in the UK and Japan, as stated by the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known brand.
Frosted Flakes are highly popular, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited. According to Market Realist, this ban is due to the presence of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber items, which is also used in many cereals, including Frosted Flakes.
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Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except for Swiss Cake Rolls. These treats are either prohibited or accompanied by strict warnings in certain countries of the European Union. The main reason behind this is that they contain food dyes such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful to children. Another contributing factor to the restrictions or complete ban on Swiss Cake Rolls is the presence of palm oil.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which were previously mentioned. In other countries within the European Union, Skittles are allowed to be sold but they must 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, such as ractopamine, in the farming practices of raising pigs for meat.
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