18. Soy Beans
Banned in: Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece, Luxembourg
Reason: Genetically Modified
Est. Global Sales: $127.81 billion per year*
In recent years, an ever-growing number of individuals have embraced healthier and alternative diets. This surge in demand has sparked a remarkable rise in the popularity of soybean-based products. Consequently, soybean farmers in the United States have opted to genetically enhance their crops, seeking to amplify both yield and growth speed. However, with the adoption of these genetic modifications comes certain risks, including an elevated potential for cancer. Such concerns have prompted multiple countries, including approximately half of the European Union, to restrict the usage of these chemical modifications.
18. Soy Beans
19. Salt & Pepper
Banned in: Space
Reason: Lack Of Gravity
Est. Global Sales: $20 billion per year*
Imagine the awe of floating weightlessly in space, a dream shared by many. But brace yourself – the quirks of space travel are beyond imagination. Did you know that gravity’s absence and the tiny grains of salt and pepper pose a threat to electronic equipment, leading to their ban in space? Fear not, astronauts don’t settle for flavorless meals. To conquer the challenge, they savor liquid infused with the tantalizing essence of salt and pepper.
19. Salt & Pepper
