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 expected these banned foods to be unfamiliar to me, but to my astonishment, they are everyday items that most Americans are familiar with and have likely consumed at some point in their lives. These foods are not allowed to be sold in stores in other countries.
Gatorade is
As per information from the Market Realist website, specific types of Gatorade, a well-liked sports drink, include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 coloring agents, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. Conversely, in the other 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 presence of yellow dyes is the reason why this popular guilty pleasure, loved by Americans, remains prohibited in the UK and other countries within the British Commonwealth.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes
Although they cannot compare to the comforting taste of homemade mashed potatoes, these alternative versions can still serve their purpose. However, a preservative known as BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as reported by the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known brand.
Frosted Flakes are considered delicious and enjoyable, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited. Market Realist states that this ban is due to the presence of BHT, a preservative found in numerous cereals, as well as cosmetics and rubber goods.
The brand known
Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except for Swiss Cake Rolls. These treats are either prohibited or accompanied by strong warnings in certain European Union countries. The primary rationale, as stated by Market Realist, is that they contain food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Additionally, the use of palm oil is another factor contributing to the restrictions or complete prohibition of Swiss Cake Rolls.
Candy named Sk
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dye, as mentioned before. In other European Union countries, Skittles are allowed to be sold but are required to have a warning label.
Pork produced in the United States
In the United States, when it comes to cuts of meat from pigs, it is common for growth hormones like ractopamine to be used in farming methods. Interestingly, the US stands out as one of only a handful of countries worldwide that still permits the use of these hormones, as reported by Eat This.
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