Everyday Foods That Aren't Sold in Other Countries

Instant Mashed Potatoes

  Not for sale in: Japan, Australia, and Europe Why? Ingredients that are bad for you You may just boil and mash your own potatoes if you like to create a big meal for your family. But sometimes it's just faster (and less expensive) to buy instant mashed potatoes instead. A lot of people would think that these are prepared with potatoes and not many other things. That's why instant mashed potatoes are banned in some nations in Europe, Japan, and Australia.  

Many brands utilize the preservative Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) to keep the taste and flavor of quick food. Sadly, BHA is a proven carcinogen and is very bad for people to eat.