I was surprised to discover that certain foods that are commonly consumed in the United States are actually banned in other countries. These are not obscure items, but rather everyday foods that many people in the U.S. are familiar with and have likely enjoyed at some point. However, these foods are prohibited from being sold in stores in other countries.
Gatorade is
As per the Market Realist website, some versions of the well-liked sports beverage consist of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, which are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the remaining countries of the European Union (E.U.), these specific types of Gatorade are required to have a warning label.
The product being referred to is Kraft Macaroni
According to Market Realist, the reason why this guilty pleasure that Americans enjoy is prohibited in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries is due to the presence of yellow dyes.
Quick and convenient mashed potatoes
Although these mashed potatoes cannot compare to the comfort and taste of real homemade ones, they can still serve as a satisfactory substitute. However, due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, these mashed potatoes are not available for sale in the UK and Japan, as reported by the Eat This website.
Kellogg's is a well-known company that produces various food products
Frosted Flakes are considered great, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited due to the inclusion of BHT, a preservative commonly found in cosmetics and rubber items, as reported by Market Realist.
Little Debbie is
Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally acceptable, except in the case of Swiss Cake Rolls. These treats are either prohibited or accompanied by strong warnings in certain European Union countries. The primary reason behind this is the presence of food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered harmful to children. Additionally, the use of palm oil in Swiss Cake Rolls is another factor leading to these restrictions or even complete bans.
Skittles are
In Austria, Sweden, and Norway, Skittles have been prohibited from being sold due to the presence of the Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes that we previously mentioned. However, in the remaining countries of the European Union, Skittles are still available but are required
Pork produced in the United States
The United States permits the use of growth hormones, specifically ractopamine, in the farming of pigs for meat, which is not common in many other countries globally, as reported by Eat This.
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