I was initially surprised to discover that there are certain foods that are prohibited in other countries, as I assumed they would be unfamiliar to me. However, it was actually quite astonishing to learn that everyday food items that are well-known and commonly consumed in the United States are considered illegal for sale in other nations.
Gatorade is
The Market Realist website states that some flavors of the popular sports drink Gatorade contain Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes. These dyes are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the other countries of the European Union (E.U.), these specific Gatorade varieties are required to have a warning label.
The brand known as Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
According to Market Realist, the reason why this guilty pleasure that Americans love is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and convenient mashed potatoes that are
Although not as satisfying as traditional homemade mashed potatoes, these alternative mashed potatoes can still serve the purpose. However, they are not available for sale in the UK and Japan due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, as stated by the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known brand.
Frosted Flakes are considered to be great except in the UK, Europe, and Japan, where they are banned due to the presence of a preservative called BHT. Market Realist reports that BHT is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber products, and it is found in this cereal and many others.
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Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. These particular snacks are either banned or accompanied by strong warnings in certain European Union countries. The main 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. Additionally, the use of palm oil is another factor leading to restrictions or even a complete ban on these snacks.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dye, as mentioned before. In other European Union countries, Skittles are still available but are required to have a warning label.
Pork originating from the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is one of the few countries that still permits the use of growth hormones, specifically ractopamine, in raising pigs for meat production.
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