I was surprised to discover that some commonly consumed foods in the United States are actually prohibited from being sold in other countries. I had assumed that these banned foods would be unfamiliar to me, but it turns out they are everyday items that most Americans are familiar with and have likely enjoyed at some point.
Gatorade is
The Market Realist website states that some flavors of the well-known 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 flavors are required to have a warning label.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
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 can
Although they may not provide the same level of comfort as real mashed potatoes, these alternatives can still fulfill the same purpose. However, due to the presence of a preservative called BHA, they are not available for sale in the UK and Japan, as reported by the Eat This website.
The company Kellogg's
Frosted Flakes are highly regarded, 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 goods, as reported by Market Realist.
The brand known
Indulging in a seemingly harmless guilty pleasure snack is generally acceptable, except for Swiss Cake Rolls. In certain countries within the European Union, these rolls are either prohibited or come with strict warnings. The primary reason behind this is that they contain food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are considered detrimental to children's health. Additionally, the use of palm oil in Swiss Cake Rolls is another factor contributing to the restrictions or outright ban imposed on them.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes, as mentioned earlier. In other European Union countries, Skittles are allowed but must 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 called ractopamine in farming practices for pigs raised for meat.
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