7 Popular Foods Prohibited In Several Countries, What's The Reason?

JAKARTA - Some foods that look normal in shops or kitchens are actually prohibited in other countries for health and safety reasons.

Although these products are commonly found in many places, a number of countries have banned them because they are shown to be at risk of causing cancer, heart disease, allergies, and poisoning.

Starting from bright-colored snacks that are full of artificial dyes, chemical foods, to injections, all these ingredients can be dangerous without us realizing it.

With increasing global awareness of food supplements and production standards, here are 7 daily foods banned in various countries and the reasons why experts advise us to be more careful reading labels before buying, as reported by the Times of India website.

1. Instant Noodles with MSG

Many popular instant noodles contain MSG and TBHQ, preservatives associated with nausea, headaches, and even neurological disorders for some people who are sensitive.

Although not yet banned globally, some European countries have implemented strict rules or require special labels, due to concerns about their impact.

2. Roti with Kalium Bromat

Potassium is used to increase the bread dough faster. This material is commonly used in India and the United States. However, several studies have shown that this substance can be carcinogenic or cancer-triggering. Therefore, the UK, Canada, Brazil, and the European Union have banned its use in all bread products.

The use of potassium bromat can be long-term risk for health, said a food expert from Canada.

3. Cultivated Salmon

Cultivated Salmon are often given antibiotics and synthetic dyes so that the meat looks pinker. Several studies have found the high content of PCB and dioxin in this type of salmon. Australia and New Zealand also prefer wild catch salmon which is safer and more nutritious.

4. Kinder Joy & Kinder Surprise

Chocolate Kinder Surprise with toys inside is banned in the United States because it is considered dangerous, but toys in food are considered to causeusumation. Although Kinder Joy is allowed because the packaging is separate, the Classic Kinder Surprise version is still legally prohibited in the US.

5. Artificial Food Coloring

Snacks or snacks with striking colors usually contain dyes such as Red 40 and Yellow 5. These substances are associated with hyperactive in children and allergic reactions. Many European countries and the UK have banned or restricted their use, although they are still free to use in other countries.

6. Fugu Fish

Fugu fish or burlap fish are known to be toxic because they contain a deadly tetrodo. Although only trained chefs are allowed to process them in Japan, one small mistake when cutting can cause death within hours. Due to the high risk, the European Union prohibits the circulation of this fish.

7. Crude Milk (Raw Milk)

Unpasteurized raw milk contains dangerous bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella. Supporters claim the nutrition is better, but health agencies think the risk is too high, especially for children and pregnant women. Therefore, Canada, Australia, and several regions in the United States have banned its sale freely.