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 most people in the US are familiar with and have likely eaten before. It is interesting to learn that these foods are considered illegal for sale in stores in other countries.
Gatorade is
As per information found on the Market Realist website, some versions of the well-known sports drink Gatorade include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for consumption by children in Norway and Austria. In the other countries of the European Union (EU), these specific Gatorade flavors are required to display a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
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 convenient mashed potato flakes.
Although these mashed potatoes cannot be compared to real comfort food, they can still serve their purpose. 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.
According to Market Realist, Frosted Flakes are considered great except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited. The reason for this ban is the presence of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber products, which is also present in Frosted Flakes and many other cereals.
Little Debbie is
Eating snacks that are usually considered harmless can be fine, but there is one exception: Swiss Cake Rolls. Depending on the European Union country, they are either prohibited or accompanied by strong warnings. The main reason for this is that they contain food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful to children. The use of palm oil is also another factor leading to restrictions or a complete ban.
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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, as mentioned in our previous conversation. However, in other countries of the European Union, Skittles are still available but are required to
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is among the few countries in the world that still permits the use of growth hormones, specifically ractopamine, in pig farming. This means that cuts of meat from pigs raised in the US are likely to have been exposed to these hormones during farming practices.
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