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5 Foods That Are Banned Abroad But Not In India

Feb 09, 2023 19:18 IST
Food speaks a lot about our history, culture and heritage. In India, we find a pool of food items that are unique and tastes delicious. What will take you by surprise is the fact that many of these desi food items are banned outside India. Sounds surprising? Here, we bring you a list of few such popular Indian foods that are banned different foreign countries.
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    Food speaks a lot about our history, culture and heritage. In India, we find a pool of food items that are unique and tastes delicious. What will take you by surprise is the fact that many of these desi food items are banned outside India. Sounds surprising? Here, we bring you a list of few such popular Indian foods that are banned different foreign countries.
  • Ghee

    Ghee is a staple in India. But it is a banned product in the United States as the Food and Drug Administration found ghee may cause diseases such as blood pressure, heart attacks and obesity.
  • Chawanprash

    In India, people have been consuming Chyawanprash for centuries. But, according to the reports, it was banned in Canada in the year 2005 due to the high amount of lead and mercury in it.
  • Ketchup

    From pakoda to sandwich, no snack seems complete without ketchup. But it's not the same in France. The country has banned ketchup after the French government noticed excess consumption among teenagers.
  • Chewing Gum

    Singapore is known for its cleanliness and strict rules. This is the reason why in 1992 the country banned the use, distribution and trade of all types of chewing gum to keep the country clean.
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