I was surprised to discover that certain foods, which are well-known and commonly consumed in the United States, are actually prohibited in other countries. Initially, I expected the banned foods to be unfamiliar to me, but it turns out they are everyday items that most Americans are familiar with and have probably enjoyed at some point. These foods are not permitted to be sold in stores in other countries.
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The Market Realist website states that some flavors of the widely consumed sports drink contain Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes. These dyes are prohibited for children in Norway and Austria. In the rest of the European Union (E.U.), Gatorade flavors containing these dyes are required to have a warning label.
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According to Market Realist, the reason why this guilty pleasure, loved by Americans, is still 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 not as satisfying as real mashed potatoes, these can still be a suitable substitute. However, a preservative called BHA prevents them from being sold in the UK and Japan, as stated by the Eat This website.
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Frosted Flakes are considered excellent, except in the UK, Europe, and Japan where they are prohibited, as mentioned by Market Realist. The reason behind this restriction is that these cereals, along with several others, contain a preservative called BHT. This preservative is commonly used in cosmetics and rubber items.
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A seemingly harmless indulgence, except for the Swiss Cake Rolls, can be enjoyed without worries. However, in certain European Union countries, these cake rolls are either prohibited or come with strong cautionary labels. The primary reason for this, as stated by Market Realist, is the presence of food dyes that are considered harmful to children, such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. Additionally, the use of palm oil in these rolls is another factor leading to the imposition of restrictions or complete prohibition.
Skittles are
Austria, Sweden, and Norway have prohibited the sale of Skittles due to the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes discussed earlier. In the other countries within the European Union, Skittles are allowed but must be sold with a warning label.
Pork produced in the United States
According to Eat This, the United States is among a small number of countries that still permit the use of growth hormones, such as ractopamine, in the farming practices of pigs raised for meat.
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