I was surprised to discover that there are certain foods that are prohibited in other countries, assuming that they would be unfamiliar to me. It was astonishing to learn that commonly consumed foods in the United States, which almost everyone is aware of and has likely enjoyed at some point, are not allowed to be sold in stores in other nations.
Gatorade is
As per information from the Market Realist website, specific flavors of the widely consumed sports beverage contain Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. However, in the remaining countries of the European Union (E.U.), these particular 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 guilty pleasure, which is beloved by Americans, is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries, is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes that can
Although these mashed potatoes cannot compare to the comforting taste of real ones, they 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 popular, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are banned. According to Market Realist, this ban is due to the presence of a preservative called BHT in Frosted Flakes and many other cereals. BHT is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber products.
The brand known
Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. These particular snacks are either banned or come with strong warnings in certain countries within 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. Another factor leading to restrictions or complete bans is the inclusion 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, which were mentioned earlier. In the other countries within the European Union, Skittles are allowed to be sold but must include a warning
United States 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 called ractopamine in the farming practices for pigs raised for meat.
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