I was surprised to discover that some foods, which are commonly consumed in the United States, are actually prohibited in other countries. These banned foods are not unfamiliar or exotic, but rather everyday items that most people in the U.S. 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-known sports drink, include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes. These dyes are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the rest of the European Union (E.U.), those particular Gatorade flavors are required to display 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 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 ones, they can still be satisfying. However, a preservative called BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as stated by the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known company.
Frosted Flakes are considered excellent, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited, as stated by Market Realist. The reason for this ban is due to the presence of BHT, a preservative found in these cereals as well as in cosmetics and rubber items.
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Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except for Swiss Cake Rolls. In certain countries within the European Union, these treats are either prohibited or come with strong cautionary labels. The primary concern, as stated by Market Realist, is that Swiss Cake Rolls contain food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Another factor for the restrictions or outright ban is the use of palm oil in these snacks.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale or consumption of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, as mentioned earlier. In other European Union countries, Skittles are allowed to be sold but must include a warning label.
Pork from the United States.
In the United States, when it comes to raising pigs for meat, growth hormones like ractopamine are commonly used in farming practices. Surprisingly, the US is one of the few countries worldwide that still permits the use of these hormones, as reported by Eat This.
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