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

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

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. 

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. 

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

Due to the presence of several alleged carcinogens and pesticides in the spices, Singapore and Hong Kong have banned Everest and MDH spices.