Other countries other manners. We know that. But why our favorite treats are even banned or classified as dangerous in some parts of the world is explained here.
1. The good old surprise egg
Is there anything more innocent than the familiar Ü egg? It has been putting a smile on the face of children for decades and even as an adult you have to smile with surprise when you remember the delicious chocolate eggs – at least here in Germany. In the United States, you won't find popular sweets. There it is prohibited because of the risk of choking small parts. Anyone entering the USA and carrying a Ü-egg has to pay a fine – so don't risk it.
2. m & m's
In Sweden you won't find the popular chocolate-covered peanut (anymore). Since the Swedish company Marabou won a lawsuit against the "m & m" manufacturer Mars, the delicacy has not been available in Swedish supermarkets since 2016.
The reason: the two products were too similar. Since Marabou has been selling its iconic chocolate peanuts since 1957, Mars had to take it. Only if Mars changed the "m & m" logo to a large "M" would he be able to sell the candy in Sweden. However, he was not ready for this.
3. Foie Gras foie gras
In France, "foie gras", known in Germany as foie gras, is a specialty. For this culinary delight, the geese are forcibly fattened and stuffed until they get fatty liver. This is cruelty to animals! Whoever grimaces in disgust is not alone. India has banned the import and consumption of the specialty, since the preparation there is considered cruel. We agree and say: a clear "corn non!" to the "Foie Gras".
4. Level: Ketchup
Everyone knows that the ketchup is full of sugar. This is also the reason why the popular dip is officially banned in French schools. The sugar bomb would only spoil the good French food (we don't think of "foie gras" now).
However, there are exceptions. Once a week the red devil is allowed to wander on the canteen plate – but only in combination with French fries. Well then.
Goodbye to chewing gum
The chewing fun for in between is indispensable for us. In Singapore, however, chewing gum is prohibited. Only pharmacies offer the product, but only with a certificate for therapeutic purposes. Good to know: Even therapeutic chewing gum must not be spit on the streets in Singapore – otherwise there is a high fine. We are not surprised that Singapore is considered the cleanest country in the world.
6. Raw milk – none
In Germany, raw milk can be purchased directly from the farmer. However, sales are prohibited in Scotland, Australia, Canada and much of the United States. The ban even goes so far that cheese such as Camembert or Parmesan cannot be sold in Canada. But what is the reason why the delicious cheeses are not served there? The authorities fear potential pathogens in raw milk products.
7. The friend of the British: Marmite
For all those who have not yet got to know the vegetarian seasoning paste from Great Britain, here is a brief explanation: Marmite is a very popular spread with our British friends, but it tastes very… special. The spicy all-rounder is a challenge, especially for unfamiliar taste buds. Even the manufacturer advertises the product under the slogan "Love it or hate it".
However, the product is banned in Denmark. Whether it is the taste that takes getting used to remains a hypothesis. The fact is, however, that our Scandinavian neighbor has banned foods fortified with vitamins since 2004.
8. Get high naturally with poppy seeds?
What could be better than a delicious, freshly baked bread roll from the baker with poppy seeds on it? We love our bread culture and look forward to the treats from our trusted baker every Sunday. In Singapore, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the opiates contained in the poppy seeds are considered a drug.
… we think it's a shame and are curious to see if we can get high in a poppy seed roll the next bite.
9. Norwegian salmon
Norwegian salmon has been strictly prohibited in Russia since 2005. The reason: salmon from Norwegian salmon farms have one increased proportion of heavy metals on. So high that the lead concentration is 10 to 18 times higher than Russian health standards allow.
10. Experiment Hawaiian Papaya
Bright yellow skin and juicy flesh: this is what a papaya looks like in Hawaii. Sounds super exotic and delicious? However, the so-called "miracle fruit" is genetically manipulatedto protect them from viruses and therefore strictly prohibited across the EU.
By the way: Papaya is also called "miracle fruit" because it contains an extremely high content of vitamins and enzymes, such as the well-known papain – a natural anti-inflammatory. In Germany we use fruits from Africa, Brazil and Ecuador for the great effect.
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