I was surprised to discover that there are certain foods banned in other countries, as I initially thought they would be unfamiliar to me. However, it came as a shock to learn that everyday food items commonly consumed in the United States are prohibited for sale in other countries.
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As per the information provided by the Market Realist website, specific flavors of the well-known sports drink Gatorade contain dyes called Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, which are prohibited for children to consume in Norway and Austria. However, in the other European Union (EU) countries, these specific Gatorade varieties are required to have a warning label.
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Market Realist reports that the reason why this beloved guilty pleasure, which Americans love, is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and convenient mashed potato alternative
Although not as satisfying as homemade mashed potatoes, these alternative mashed potatoes can still serve their purpose. However, a preservative known as BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as stated on the Eat This website.
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Frosted Flakes are highly regarded, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited due to regulations outlined by Market Realist. This restriction is imposed because these countries have banned cereals that include BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber items.
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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 countries within the European Union, these treats are either prohibited or come with strong cautionary labels. The main concern, as stated by Market Realist, is that they contain food colorings that are considered harmful for children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Another factor leading to the restrictions or outright ban is the inclusion of palm oil.
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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 other countries of the European Union, Skittles are allowed but are required to have a warning label.
American pork
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 of pigs raised for meat.
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