I was surprised to find out that some commonly consumed foods in the United States are prohibited in other countries. I initially assumed 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 eaten before. However, these same foods cannot be legally sold in stores of other countries.
Gatorade is
The Market Realist website reports that some flavors of the well-liked sports beverage contain Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are not allowed for children in Norway and Austria. In the other European Union countries, these specific types of Gatorade are required to have 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 prohibited this popular guilty pleasure that Americans enjoy is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes that can
Even though these mashed potatoes may not be as comforting as the real ones, they can still be a satisfying option. However, they are not available for sale in the UK and Japan due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, as mentioned on the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known company that produces a variety of
Frosted Flakes are considered excellent, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited, as stated by Market Realist. The reason for this ban is the presence of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber items, among other cereals.
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Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. These treats are either prohibited or come with severe cautionary labels in certain countries of the European Union. The primary reason for this is that they contain food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful to children. Additionally, the use of palm oil in Swiss Cake Rolls is another factor leading to the restrictions or even a complete ban.
Skittles are
Countries such as Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dye, which we previously discussed. In other European Union countries, Skittles are still allowed, but they are required to carry 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, specifically ractopamine, in its pig farming practices. This means that the cuts of meat obtained from pigs raised in the US are likely to have been exposed to these hormones.
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