Samosa to Ghee: These 5 Indian foods are banned in other countries

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Chyawanprash

Common Indian Ayurvedic thick blend spices and herbs is banned in Canada due to its high level of lead and mercury. Image credits: pinterest

Samosa

Due to its triangular shape, India's favourite snack, samosa is banned in Somalia. According to the 'Al-Shabaab Group' the shape is seen as a symbol of Christianity. Image credits: pinterest

Poppy seeds

Poppy seeds are derived from the opium poppy plant and may contain trace amounts of opiates, due to which it is banned in several nations such as UAE and Singapore. Image credits: pinterest

Ghee

The Food and Drug Association (FDA) of the US has banned ghee due to its potential risk of obesity and heart diseases. Image credits: pinterest

Everest and MDH spices

Due to the presence of several alleged carcinogens and pesticides in the spices, Singapore and Hong Kong have banned Everest and MDH spices. Image credits: pinterest Find Next One