I was surprised to discover that some common foods that are widely 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 likely enjoyed at some point.
Gatorade is
As per information from the Market Realist website, specific flavors of the well-liked sports beverage consist of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. However, in the other countries of the European Union (E.U.), those specific types of Gatorade are required to display a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
According to Market Realist, the reason why this popular guilty pleasure, which is loved by Americans, remains prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth nations is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes that can
Even though these mashed potatoes may not be as satisfying as homemade comfort food, they can still serve their purpose. However, they are not available in the UK and Japan due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, as reported by the Eat This website.
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According to Market Realist, Frosted Flakes are not allowed to be sold in the UK, Europe, and Japan. The reason for this ban is that these countries have prohibited the use of the preservative BHT, which is found in Frosted Flakes and various other cereals. BHT is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber items.
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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 come with strong cautionary labels in certain European Union countries. The primary concern, as stated by Market Realist, is the presence of food dyes like Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful for children. Additionally, the use of palm oil is another factor leading to these restrictions or even a complete ban.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the consumption of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes that were mentioned previously. However, in the other European Union countries, Skittles are allowed but must be sold with a warning label.
Pork products from 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, specifically ractopamine, in the farming practices of raising pigs for meat.
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