I was surprised to discover that certain foods, which are commonly consumed in the United States, are prohibited in other countries. Initially, I expected these banned foods to be unfamiliar to me, but it turns out they are actually everyday items that most Americans are familiar with and have likely tried before.
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As per the information provided on Market Realist, specific flavors of the well-liked 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 particular Gatorade varieties are required to display a warning label.
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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
Although these mashed potatoes may not be as comforting as the real deal, they can still serve their purpose. However, a preservative called BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as mentioned on the Eat This website.
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Frosted Flakes are highly regarded and enjoyed by many, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they have been prohibited due to regulations set by Market Realist. The reason behind this ban is the presence of a preservative called BHT, which is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber items.
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Eating snacks that may seem harmless can actually be fine, except for Swiss Cake Rolls. In some European Union countries, these rolls are either prohibited or come with strong cautionary labels. The main reason for this is that they contain food dyes that are considered unsafe for children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Additionally, the use of palm oil in these rolls is another factor leading to restrictions or even a complete ban.
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In Austria, Sweden, and Norway, the consumption of Skittles is prohibited due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which we previously discussed. However, in the other countries of the European Union, Skittles are still allowed but are required to
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 called ractopamine in the farming practices of raising pigs for meat.
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