Citrus Flavored Drinks
Banned in: Over 100 Countries, including the U.S.A.
Reason: Contains BVO
Est. Global Sales: $3.73 billion by 2028 for the vegetable oil market*
Cooling off with a pleasantly lemony drink on a hot day is a long-standing custom; however, not all citrus-flavored drinks are safe to consume. In fact, some contain substances that are more harmful than beneficial. Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) is commonly used in the preparation of citrus-flavored drinks. The BVO aids in carbonation and keeps the contents in the beverages from separating; nevertheless, it contains bromine, which has been linked to thyroid problems. As a result, the drinks are prohibited in over a hundred nations, including the United States.
Citrus Flavored Drinks
Vegetarian Meals
Banned in: France
Reason: Nutritional Guidelines
Est. Global Sales: $7 billion per year for plant-based foods*
With the rise of veganism and vegetarianism over the last few decades, many schools throughout the world have adjusted their cafeteria menus to accommodate all pupils. This is a development that not all countries have been able to embrace, with one even making school eating more difficult for vegetarian pupils. In 2011, new dietary requirements that eliminated non-meat protein sources from school meals were imposed in cafeterias across France, effectively removing vegetarian students’ options for dining at their school’s canteen.
Vegetarian Meals
