Durian fruit
Prohibited in: Singapore
Justification: The smell
The durian fruit can be found on most Southeast Asian islands. It is said that the fruit has the creamy texture of a cheesecake but the taste of a sweet pudding. Some durian fruits may be a little bitter, but there is no reason to ban them in Singapore. Or is there? The answer is no: No. The taste of durian has nothing to do with the reason for the ban. On the other hand, most people find the smell repulsive. To prevent smelly fruit from being consumed in public, Singapore has decided to ban it completely.
Durian fruit
Foie gras
Prohibited in: California, Italy, India, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Israel, Australia, Germany, and many others
Reason: cruelty to animals
Foie gras is often used in French cuisine. It is made from duck or goose liver and is characterized by a delicate taste that is very popular around the world among people with strong tastes and deep pockets. However, foie gras has been banned in some countries due to the way it is prepared. The ducks are shackled and fed through a tube twice a day for almost two weeks to achieve the rich and buttery flavor of foie gras. It’s hard to disagree with the many countries that have banned the product because of its brutal production method.
Foie gras
