I was surprised to discover that some foods commonly consumed in the United States are prohibited in other countries. These are not obscure items, but rather everyday foods that most Americans are familiar with and have likely eaten before. It is astonishing that these foods are deemed illegal for sale in stores in other parts of the world.
Gatorade is
The Market Realist website states that certain flavors of the well-liked sports drink, Gatorade, have Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes. In Norway and Austria, these dyes are prohibited for children to consume. However, in the other countries of the European Union (E.U.), Gatorade flavors with these dyes must have a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
According to Market Realist, the reason why this beloved guilty pleasure, which Americans adore, is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries, is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes that are
Although these mashed potatoes may not be as satisfying as real comfort food, they can still serve their purpose. However, due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, they are not available for sale in the UK and Japan, as mentioned on the Eat This website.
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Frosted Flakes are considered to be excellent, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited. Market Realist reports that this ban is due to the presence of BHT, a preservative found in these cereals as well as in cosmetics and rubber items.
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Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except for one particular type of snack called Swiss Cake Rolls. These snacks are either banned or come with strong warnings in certain European Union countries. The main reason behind this is the presence of food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Another factor contributing to the restrictions or outright ban is the use of palm oil in these snacks.
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 before. However, in the other countries of the European Union, Skittles are allowed to be sold but are required to
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, specifically ractopamine, in the farming practices of raising pigs.
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