30+ Prohibited foods in different countries

Published on 10/11/2024
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Various brands of French fries

Prohibited in: Austria, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
Reason: Contains azodicarbonamide

In recent years, it has become increasingly common to store a bag of frozen French fries in the freezer at home. Due to the azodicarbonamide contained in some brands of fries, the fries have a seemingly eternal shelf life and are easy to store. Some people are concerned that azodicarbonamide could cause complications for asthmatics. As a result, the chemical substance and all associated foods have been banned in Austria, Singapore and the UK.

Verschiedene Marken Von Pommes Frites

Various brands of French fries

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Mcvities Penguin milk chocolate biscuits

Prohibited in: Canada
Justification: The additives they contain

The Penguin milk chocolate sponge is a popular snack in the UK. After all, it’s crunchy and has a chocolate cream filling. What’s not to like? Penguin cookies and a handful of other favorite British snacks have been banned in Canada since 2014 because the Canadian Food Inspection Agency found something to dislike. The penguin milk chocolate cookie is a popular snack in the UK. After all, it’s crunchy and has a chocolate cream filling. What’s not to like? Penguin cookies and a handful of other favorite British snacks have been banned in Canada since 2014 because the Canadian Food Inspection Agency found something you can’t stand.

Mcvities Pinguin Milchschokoladenkekse

Mcvities Penguin milk chocolate cookies

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