I was surprised to discover that some foods, which are commonly consumed in the United States, are actually prohibited 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 most Americans are familiar with and have probably enjoyed at some point. It is interesting to note that these foods cannot be legally sold in stores in other countries.
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The Market Realist website states that specific versions of the popular sports drink Gatorade include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In other countries within the European Union (EU), these particular varieties of Gatorade are required to have a warning label.
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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.
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Although not as satisfying as real mashed potatoes, these alternatives can still be a decent option. However, a preservative called BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as stated on the Eat This website.
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In the UK, Europe, and Japan, Frosted Flakes are not allowed to be sold due to a ban imposed on them. Market Realist reports that this ban is a result of the presence of the preservative BHT in Frosted Flakes and other cereals. BHT is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber products.
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Indulging in guilty pleasure snacks may seem harmless, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. These treats are either prohibited or come with strict warnings in certain European Union countries. The main concern, as stated by Market Realist, is the presence of food dyes that are considered harmful to children, specifically Yellow 5 and Red 40. Another factor contributing to the restrictions or outright ban is the use of palm oil.
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The countries of 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 European Union countries, Skittles are allowed to be sold but 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 called ractopamine in the farming practices of raising pigs for meat.
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