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10 banned foods across the world

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From lip-smacking samosas in Somalia to your child’s favourite Kinder in the US, we bring you ten foods that are banned in some countries.

1. Samosa in Somalia

Yes, you read it right! SAMOSA, the yummy snack that you eat here in India is banned in Somalia. Prepared from refined flour and a filling of meat or vegetables, the snack has a triangular shape which seemed to be a symbol of Christianity to ‘Al-Shabaab group’. The shape didn’t go well with the group, as they thought it resembles the Christian Holy Trinity and so they banned Samosa in Somalia in the year 2011.

4. Chewing gum banned in Singapore

Singapore, which is famous for its cleanliness and seafood, is known for its strict rules and regulations too, and food rules is one of them. The Singapore Statute Chapter 57 in the year 1992 restricted the use, distribution and trade of all kinds of chewing gums. But in the year 2004, due to international pressure the country allowed therapeutic dental chewing gums.


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