I was surprised to discover that some foods that are commonly consumed in the United States are actually banned in other countries. I initially assumed that the banned foods would be unfamiliar to me, but it turns out that they are everyday items that most Americans are familiar with and have likely eaten before.
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The website Market Realist states that some flavors of the well-known sports drink Gatorade contain Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the remaining countries of the European Union (E.U.), these specific types 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 enjoy is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
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Although they may not provide the same level of comfort as authentic mashed potatoes, these mashed potato substitutes can still be satisfying. However, due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, they are not available for sale in the UK and Japan, as reported by the Eat This website.
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Frosted Flakes are considered delicious, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they have been prohibited. This prohibition is based on information from Market Realist, stating that Frosted Flakes and several other cereals are banned due to the presence of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber products.
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Eating a seemingly harmless snack can be fine, except for Swiss Cake Rolls. Depending on the European Union country, they are either prohibited or come with strong cautionary labels. The primary concern, as mentioned by Market Realist, is their inclusion of food dyes like Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful to children. The usage of palm oil is another factor leading to these restrictions or outright bans.
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Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the consumption of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dye, as mentioned before. In the remaining European Union countries, Skittles are allowed, but they are required to have a warning label.
American pork
According to Eat This, the United States is one of the few countries in the world that still permits the use of growth hormones, specifically ractopamine, in the farming practices of pigs raised for meat.
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