I was surprised to discover that some common foods in the United States are banned in other countries. These are not obscure items, but everyday foods that most people in the U.S. are familiar with and have likely consumed.
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 not allowed 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.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a popular
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.
Ready-made mashed potatoes that can be
Although these mashed potatoes may not provide the same level of comfort as real homemade ones, they can still serve as a substitute. However, the presence of a preservative called BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as stated on the Eat This website.
The company Kellogg's
Frosted Flakes are considered delicious everywhere except in the UK, Europe, and Japan, where they have been prohibited, as stated by Market Realist. The reason behind this ban is the presence of the preservative BHT in these cereals, which is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber items.
The brand known
Eating snacks that are generally considered innocent guilty pleasures is usually fine, except for Swiss Cake Rolls. In certain countries within the European Union, these cake rolls are either prohibited or come with strict warnings. The main reason behind this is that they contain food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, which are deemed harmful to children. Additionally, the use of palm oil in Swiss Cake Rolls is another factor leading to the restrictions or even complete prohibition of these snacks.
Skittles are
In Austria, Sweden, and Norway, Skittles are not allowed to be sold due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dye which we previously mentioned. However, in other countries within the European Union, Skittles are still sold but must have a warning label
Pork produced in the United States
According to an article by Eat This, the United States is among a small number of countries that permit the use of growth hormones called ractopamine in the farming practices of raising pigs for meat.
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