Marmite
Prohibited in: Denmark, Canada
Justification: The additives it contains
In the UK, most children are introduced to Marmite at a young age. They then fall in love with the brown yeast paste or swear off it forever. The taste of Marmite is adopted, as are most of the vitamins and minerals it contains. Marmite and a few other British snacks have been banned in Canada and Denmark because of the many additives. The ban on Marmite was even justified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as “enrichment of vitamins and minerals”.
Marmite
Ketchup
Forbidden in: French schools
Reason: Cultural
Ketchup can be found on restaurant tables all over the world. Along with mustard and mayo, ketchup is one of the most important condiments served at barbecues. This sauce goes with almost everything and has helped children around the world to eat their chicken nuggets and fish sticks without stopping. Well, almost all over the world. France has long been known for its culinary dominance, which is why ketchup has been banned in schools across France. It is believed in France that covering up the taste of children’s food with ketchup is detrimental to the recognition of French cuisine.
Ketchup
