I was surprised to discover that some common foods that are widely consumed in the United States are actually prohibited in other countries. I initially believed that the banned foods would be unfamiliar to me, but it turned out that they are everyday items that most Americans are familiar with and have probably eaten at some point in their lives. These foods cannot be legally sold in stores in other countries.
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The Market Realist website states that some flavors of the popular sports drink Gatorade include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes. These dyes are prohibited for children to consume in Norway and Austria. In the other countries of the European Union (E.U.), these specific Gatorade flavors are allowed but must be labeled with a warning.
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According to Market Realist, the reason why the UK and other British Commonwealth countries have banned this beloved guilty pleasure that Americans enjoy is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes that can
Although they cannot compare to the comforting taste of real mashed potatoes, these alternatives can still serve their purpose. However, a preservative known as BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as reported by the Eat This website.
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Frosted Flakes are considered delicious and popular, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited due to their ingredient, BHT. According to Market Realist, BHT is a preservative commonly used in cosmetics and rubber items.
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Indulging in a snack that may seem harmless can be fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. In certain countries within the European Union, these rolls are either prohibited or accompanied by strong warnings. The primary concern, as stated by Market Realist, is that they contain food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Additionally, the use of palm oil is another factor contributing to the limitations or complete ban on these rolls.
Skittles is
In Austria, Sweden, and Norway, Skittles are not allowed due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, as mentioned earlier. However, in the other countries of the European Union, Skittles are permitted but are required to have a warning label
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is one of the few countries worldwide that still permits the use of growth hormones, specifically ractopamine, in the farming practices for raising pigs. These hormones are commonly used in the United States when producing cuts of meat from pigs.
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