I was surprised to discover that some commonly consumed foods in the United States are actually prohibited in other countries. These are not obscure items, but rather everyday foods that are familiar to most people in the U.S. and have likely been enjoyed by them at some point. However, other countries have made it illegal to sell these foods in their stores.
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According to Market Realist's website, some flavors of the popular sports beverage contain Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the remaining countries of the European Union (E.U.), those 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 love is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is because of the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and convenient mashed potatoes made from
Although these mashed potatoes may not compare to the comfort food of real mashed potatoes, they can still serve as a satisfactory substitute. However, due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, they are not sold in the UK and Japan, as stated on the Eat This website.
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Frosted Flakes are considered excellent, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan, where they are prohibited, as stated by Market Realist. The reason behind this ban is the presence of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber items, in these cereals as well as many others.
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Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. These delicious treats are either banned or carry strong warnings in certain European Union countries. The primary reason for this is that they contain food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful to children. Additionally, the use of palm oil in Swiss Cake Rolls is another factor leading to restrictions or complete bans on 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 we previously mentioned. In the remaining European Union countries, Skittles are allowed but come with 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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