Arby’s Sourdough Breakfast Bread, Croissant, and French Toast Sticks
Banned in: EU
Reason: Contains Azodicarbonamide
Est. Global Sales: $4.22 billion per year in sales for Arby’s*
Arby’s is one of the most well-known restaurant franchises in the United States. Despite the fact that branches are rarely seen in other countries, the EU has banned some of their products due to a component that has been linked to specific health hazards. Azodicarbonamide (ADA) is an industrial chemical that has been termed “the yoga mat chemical” due to its prevalence in foam. It is, nevertheless, a regular occurrence in baked goods due to its flour bleaching and dough conditioning characteristics, which give items an extremely soft and professional-looking appearance. The European Union has prohibited ADA because studies have shown that it can induce gluten intolerance, asthma, and dermatitis.
Arby’s Sourdough Breakfast Bread, Croissant, And French Toast Sticks
Boxed Pasta
Banned in: EU and Australia
Reason: Contains Azodicarbonamide
Est. Global Sales: $127 billion per year*
Many Betty Crocker fans were taken aback when they learned that this potentially deadly substance may be included in her packaged pasta salad mixes. Azodicarbonamide is commonly found in baked goods because it bleaches flour and conditions the dough, making it appear softer and more colorful. It fulfills the same purpose as boxed pasta. This ingredient brightens and evens out the color of the pasta. Its dough softening products make cooking easier and faster. However, the convenience and attractiveness come at a cost, as these products are banned in the EU and Australia due to the purported toxicity of azodicarbonamide.
Boxed Pasta
