I was surprised to discover that some foods, which are commonly 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 they are everyday items that most people in the U.S. are familiar with and have probably eaten at some point.
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As stated on the Market Realist website, some variations of the well-liked sports beverage, Gatorade, include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes. These dyes are prohibited for consumption by children in Norway and Austria. In the other countries of the European Union (E.U.), 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 this guilty pleasure that Americans enjoy is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and convenient mashed potatoes that are
Although these mashed potatoes may not be as comforting as the real ones, 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 reported by the Eat This website.
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According to Market Realist, Frosted Flakes are considered to be great, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are banned. The reason behind this ban is the presence of the preservative BHT in these cereals, which is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber items.
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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 banned or come with strong warnings in certain European Union countries. The main concern, as noted by Market Realist, is that they contain food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Another factor contributing to the restrictions or outright prohibition is the use of palm oil.
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Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, as previously mentioned. In other European Union countries, Skittles are allowed, but they must display a warning label.
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The United States permits the use of growth hormones, such as ractopamine, in the farming practices of pigs. This sets the US apart from most other countries in the world, as it is one of the few that still allows the use of these hormones, as reported by Eat This.
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