Durian Fruit
Banned in: Singapore
Reason: The Smell
Est. Global Sales: $17.6 billion per year*
Durian fruit is found on the majority of Southeast Asian islands. The fruit is claimed to have a creamy texture like cheesecake but a sweet custard flavor. Some durian fruit can be bitter, but that is no reason for it to be banned in Singapore. Is it? No, it does not. The taste of durian has nothing to do with why it is prohibited. Most people, on the other hand, find the smell disgusting. Singapore simply banned the consumption of stinky fruit in public in order to remedy the problem.
Durian Fruit
Foie Gras
Banned in: California, Italy, India, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Israel, Australia, Germany, and many more
Reason: Animal Cruelty
Est. Global Sales: $1.44 billion by 2026*
In French cuisine, foie gras is well-known. It is produced from duck (or goose) liver and has a delicate flavor that is sought after by those with refined palates and deep pockets from all over the world. However, due to the way the dish is prepared, foie gras has been banned in a number of nations. To acquire the rich and buttery flavor of foie gras, the ducks are shackled and force-fed twice a day through a tube for nearly two weeks. It’s difficult not to agree with the many countries that have condemned and banned the product owing to its cruel nature.
Foie Gras
