These Indian staple foods are banned abroad
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Samosa
Samosa is the most popular snack in India. But Somalia has put a ban on this yummy delicacy since 2011 as they say the triangular shape of the snack seems to be a symbol of Christianity to the 'Al-Shabaab group'.
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Kebab
Be it a veg one or a non-veg kebab, it never fails to win our hearts. But did you know, this yummy delicacy is banned in Venice? The city introduced the ban on kebab shops in 2017 to 'preserve decorum and traditions of the city'.
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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.
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Ghee
In India, ghee is considered a superfood that includes almost every essential nutrient our body needs. 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.
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Poppy Seeds
It is considered one of the most exotic spices in India especially in Bengal. But the seed is banned in Singapore and Taiwan due to its morphine content. It is, reportedly, considered as 'prohibited goods' by the Central Narcotics Bureau in Singapore. It is also banned in Saudi Arabia and UAE. However, in Russia, poppy cultivation is allegedly illegal, but not selling.
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Ketchup
From pakoda to sandwich, no snack seems complete without ketchup in India. But it's not the same in France. The country has banned ketchup after the French government noticed excess consumption among teenagers.