I was surprised to discover that certain foods that are commonly consumed in the United States are actually prohibited in other countries. These are not exotic or unfamiliar items, but rather everyday foods that most people in the U.S. are familiar with and have probably eaten at some point. It is interesting to know that these foods are not allowed to be sold in stores in other countries.
Gatorade is
As stated on the Market Realist website, specific types of the well-liked sports beverage include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes that are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the remaining countries of the European Union (E.U.), these particular variations of Gatorade are required to display a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
According to Market Realist, the reason why the UK and other British Commonwealth countries have banned this guilty pleasure that Americans love is because of the yellow dyes used in it.
Quick and convenient mashed potatoes
Although they cannot compare to the comforting taste of real mashed potatoes, these alternatives can still serve their purpose. However, a preservative known as BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as mentioned on the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known brand.
Frosted Flakes are highly regarded 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 items, as reported by Market Realist. This ban extends to various other cereals as well.
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Indulging in snacks that may seem harmless can actually be fine, except for Swiss Cake Rolls. In some countries within the European Union, these rolls are either prohibited or come with strong warnings. The primary reason for this, as stated by Market Realist, is that they contain food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Another factor leading to the restrictions or complete ban is the presence of palm oil in these rolls.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, as mentioned earlier. In the other countries of the European Union, Skittles are allowed to be sold but they are required to have
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is one of the few countries in the world that still permits the use of growth hormones, such as ractopamine, in the farming practices of raising pigs for meat.
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