I was surprised to discover that certain foods, which are commonly consumed in the United States and are familiar to most people, are actually prohibited from being sold in stores in other countries. Initially, I assumed that these banned foods would be items that I am unfamiliar with.
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The Market Realist website states that some flavors of the well-liked sports drink Gatorade include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes. These dyes are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the other countries of the European Union (E.U.), Gatorade flavors containing these dyes must have a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
According to Market Realist, the reason why this guilty pleasure, loved by Americans, is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth nations is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and convenient mashed potato option
Although these mashed potatoes may not provide the same level of comfort as real homemade 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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Frosted Flakes are considered to be great, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan, where they are banned. According to Market Realist, this is due to the presence of a preservative called BHT, which is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber products, found in these cereals.
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The Swiss Cake Rolls, which may appear to be a harmless indulgence, are actually not recommended in certain European countries. This is primarily due to the presence of food dyes like Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful for children. Additionally, the use of palm oil in these snacks is another factor contributing to the restrictions or complete prohibition of their sale.
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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, which were mentioned earlier. In the other European Union countries, Skittles are allowed but are required to carry a warning label.
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is one of the few countries that still permits the use of growth hormones called ractopamine in the farming practices of raising pigs for meat.
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