American Foods That Are Not Allowed Anywhere Else In The World

You could never run out on the variety of foods you can eat in the US every day. Every state has its own delicacy, and everywhere you go, restaurants seem to pop out on every corner.

But did you know there are certain food items you can get in America but are banned in some places in the world? Here are some of the food items you should be aware of when in the country:

Ractopamine-infused meat. Ractopamine is an additive manufacturers put in livestock such as sheep, cattle, pigs and turkey. This drug enables the animals to be more muscular and to decrease fat content. You can find it in meat that has a reduced-fat label. It is banned in other 160 countries because it causes hyperactivity, and affects our cardio-vascular system.

Farm-Raised Salmon. Salmon is one of the most widely eaten fish in the US. But for future reference, it's probably to stay clear from farm-raised salmons as they are typically fed and injected with chemicals that are harmful to the human body. To make farm-raised salmons look fresh and pink like wild ones, they're fed with synthetic astaxanthin made from petrochemicals. Because of this, it's banned in Australia and New Zealand.

Olean. It's a fat substitute mostly found in America's fat-free snacks like potato chips. This is to fool consumers that they're actually eating a healthy substitute. But studies show that Olean-infused food can cause diarrhea and other irregular bowel disorders because the human body cannot process the substance properly. It's banned in the U.K and Canada.

Artificial food coloring. A popular ingredient in many commercialized foods such as cereals, candies, cake mixed and infant food, artificial coloring and other preservatives are mostly used to make the food look more appealing and enjoyable to eat. However, studies show that these preservatives are harmful to the children and can cause cancer and allergic hypersensitivity. It's banned in Norway and Austria, and the European Union is now very strict on their tolerance for companies using these additives.