I was taken aback when I discovered that some commonly consumed foods in the United States are prohibited from being sold in other countries. Initially, I assumed that these banned foods would be unfamiliar to me, but it turns out they are everyday items that most Americans are familiar with and have likely enjoyed at some point in their lives.
Gatorade is
Based on information from the Market Realist website, specific types of Gatorade, a well-liked sports drink, include dyes called Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. However, in the other countries within the European Union (E.U.), these particular Gatorade flavors must have a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
According to Market Realist, the reason why this guilty pleasure, which is loved by Americans, is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes made from
Although not as comforting as real mashed potatoes, these alternative options can still satisfy your cravings. However, a preservative called BHA prevents these from being sold in the UK and Japan, as stated by the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known brand.
Frosted Flakes are considered delicious and popular, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited. Market Realist states that this ban is due to the presence of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber goods, which is also present in Frosted Flakes and many other cereals.
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Eating indulgent snacks can be seen as harmless, except for Swiss Cake Rolls. These treats are either prohibited or accompanied by strong warnings in different European Union countries. The main concern, as stated by Market Realist, is that they contain food dyes like Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful to children. Another factor leading to restrictions or complete bans is the presence of palm oil in these snacks.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 food coloring, which we previously mentioned. In the remaining countries of the European Union, Skittles are allowed to be sold but are required to have
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is one of the few countries in the world that still permits the use of growth hormones, specifically ractopamine, in the farming practices of raising pigs for meat.
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