I was surprised to discover that certain foods that are commonly consumed in the United States are actually prohibited in other countries. I initially assumed that these banned foods would be unfamiliar to me, but to my astonishment, they are everyday items that most people in the U.S. are familiar with and have likely enjoyed at some point. These countries have made it illegal to sell these foods in their stores.
Gatorade is
Based on information from the Market Realist website, specific types of the well-liked sports beverage include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for consumption by children in Norway and Austria. In the other countries within the European Union (E.U.), these particular versions of Gatorade are required to have a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
According to Market Realist, the reason why this beloved guilty pleasure, which Americans adore, is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries, is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and easy mashed potatoes that can
Although they may not provide the same level of comfort as real mashed potatoes, these alternatives can still satisfy your cravings. However, in the UK and Japan, a preservative called BHA prevents these alternatives from being sold on store shelves, as reported by the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known brand.
Frosted Flakes are considered excellent, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited due to containing BHT, a preservative found in cosmetics and rubber goods, as reported by Market Realist.
The brand known
Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally fine, except when it comes to Swiss Cake Rolls. These treats are either prohibited or accompanied by serious warnings in certain European Union countries. The main 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. Another factor contributing to the restrictions or complete ban is the presence of palm oil in these rolls.
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 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 that still permits the use of growth hormones, such as ractopamine, in the farming practices of pigs raised for meat.
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