I was surprised to discover that there are certain foods that are prohibited in other countries, as I initially assumed they would be unfamiliar to me. It was astonishing to learn that common foods, which everyone in the United States is aware of and has likely consumed at some point, are not allowed to be sold in stores in other countries.
Gatorade is
The Market Realist website states that some types of the popular sports drink Gatorade include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the rest of the European Union (E.U.), these specific Gatorade flavors 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 love is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes once again.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes.
Although not as satisfying as real mashed potatoes, these alternatives can still be satisfying. 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.
The brand Kellogg's.
In the UK, Europe, and Japan, Frosted Flakes are not allowed to be sold due to a ban imposed on them. The reason behind this ban, as stated by Market Realist, is the presence of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber products, among other cereals.
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While most snacks that are considered guilty pleasures are generally okay to consume, the Swiss Cake Rolls are an exception. These treats are either banned or heavily warned against in different countries within the European Union. The primary reason for this is the presence of food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful to children. Additionally, the use of palm oil in these snacks is another factor that leads to restrictions or even a complete ban.
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 in our previous discussion. In other European Union countries, Skittles are allowed, but they must be sold with a warning
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is among a small number of countries that still permit the use of growth hormones, specifically ractopamine, in the farming practices for raising pigs. This results in cuts of meat from these pigs being affected by the presence of these hormones.
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