Chyawanprash made with herbal ingredients, an ayurvedic health supplement has been banned in Canada since 2005 citing high levels of mercury and lead.
In certain places, samosas, a triangular shape which seemed to be a symbol of Christianity to the ‘Al-Shabaab group’. The shape didn’t go well with the group, as they thought it resembled the Christian Holy Trinity and so they banned Samosa in Somalia in the year 2011.
Citing the high morphine content and risk of viable seeds being sold to grow opium poppies, poppy seeds have been banned.
The sticky and sugary jelly mini cups that you like to lick on are actually banned in the UK and the rest of the EU. The reason behind the ban is the food additive E425, which otherwise is known as konjac or konjac gum. It is used as a thickening agent that can be a choking hazard for children and older people.
The French government banned tomato ketchup in the year 2011 from elementary schools, so that the French cuisine doesn’t get overshadowed by the condiment.
The Singapore Statute Chapter 57 in the year 1992 restricted the use, distribution and trade of all kinds of chewing gums. But in 2004, due to international pressure the country allowed therapeutic dental chewing gums.
A juicy and delicious snack has been banned in Venice to “preserve decorum and traditions” of a city.
One of the most popular ingredients for Indian cooking, Ghee faces a ban in the US citing it may cause heart attack, blood pressure issues and obesity.
In the past, the Kinder Egg, a chocolate egg with a toy inside, faced restrictions in the United States due to concerns about the toy being a choking hazard.
The actual reason behind this ban is that the germs present in these products may spread listeriosis, E-coli and food poisoning, therefore there is prohibition on unpasteurized milk and all unpasteurized dairy products in Canada and in 22 states of the USA.