I was surprised to discover that there are certain foods prohibited in other countries, as I initially thought they would be unfamiliar items. It was astonishing to learn that everyday foods, well-known and commonly consumed in the United States, are actually banned for sale in other countries.
Gatorade is
The Market Realist website reports that some flavors of the well-known sports drink Gatorade contain Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes. In Norway and Austria, children are not allowed to consume these dyes. However, in the rest of the European Union (E.U.), these specific Gatorade flavors are required to have a warning label.
Kraft's Macaroni and Cheese is a
Market Realist states that the reason why this beloved guilty pleasure, which Americans adore, is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth nations, is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Prepared mashed potatoes that can be
Although these mashed potatoes may not provide the same level of comfort as homemade ones, they can still serve as a satisfactory alternative. However, due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, they are not available for sale in the UK and Japan as stated by the Eat This website.
The company known as Kellogg's
Frosted Flakes are considered great, but unfortunately, they are not available in the UK, Europe, and Japan due to a ban. Market Realist explains that the reason for this ban is the presence of BHT, a preservative found in Frosted Flakes and various other cereals. BHT is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber products.
The brand known
The Swiss Cake Rolls, which may appear harmless as a guilty pleasure snack, are actually not recommended, especially in certain countries within the European Union. These countries have either banned the product or require it to be sold with strong warnings. Market Realist states that the main concern is that these cake rolls contain food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Additionally, the use of palm oil in these snacks is another reason why they are restricted or completely banned.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which we previously mentioned. In other countries within the European Union, Skittles are allowed to be sold but must bear a warning label
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