Ghee To Kebabs, 7 Indian Foods That Are Banned In Other Countries

Indian Food Ban

[{"selector":"#anim-af4f3365-8364-41ce-aae9-a1ef1d8f2bed [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Several beloved Indian foods face restrictions or outright bans in some countries due to concerns over health, cultural preservation, or potential contamination. Credits: Unsplash

1. Kebabs In Venice

[{"selector":"#anim-89d34142-b632-4d54-a84f-68eb7a69fe1f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.111110997336842%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] In Venice, Italy, street food such as kebabs is banned in certain areas to preserve the city’s historic charm and culinary heritage. Credits: Unsplash

2. Samosas In Somalia

[{"selector":"#anim-4b21858a-45b0-4c9d-a44a-8a392129df47 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-37.4592424098359%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Samosas are banned in Somalia, where local cuisine is preferred and traditional dishes dominate. Credits: Unsplash

3. Ketchup In France

[{"selector":"#anim-215c4323-906e-4f47-b323-f820bcd2632f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] France restricts the use of ketchup in school cafeterias, emphasising traditional French sauces and culinary practices. Credits: Unsplash

4. Poppy Seeds In Singapore & Taiwan

[{"selector":"#anim-89e82e51-b45a-4b6a-a09c-bd9ccb25eb43 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-48.96048542365087%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Poppy seeds are banned in Singapore and Taiwan because they contain trace amounts of opiates, which are controlled substances in these countries Credits: Unsplash

5. Chyawanprash In Canada

[{"selector":"#anim-744817df-d0a5-4c08-bd3f-840ff1af23f5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(49.99999987200395%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Chyawanprash is banned in Canada due to high levels of lead and mercury found in the product. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

6. Ghee In US

[{"selector":"#anim-2687539a-83ff-467a-9436-b5a987e5d185 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-47.569444330670166%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Ghee is prohibited in the US due to concerns about its high saturated fat content, which can contribute to heart disease. Credits: Unsplash

7. Jelly Cups In Australia

[{"selector":"#anim-0d1c1e15-f4f5-47c8-9fd6-f07cd9ce57b1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Jelly cups are prohibited in Australia as they pose a choking hazard, particularly for young children. Credits: Unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-09462f5b-5d30-4d1a-9d8a-8e972bf58ec2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.86588868407467%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] What do you think of these bans? Credits: Unsplash