7 INDIAN FOODS BANNED IN OTHER COUNTRIES

This traditional Ayurvedic supplement is banned in Canada and the European Union due to concerns about its high lead

GHEE

This clarified butter, a staple in Indian cooking, is banned in the United States due to concerns about its high saturated fat content, which can contribute to heart disease and obesity.

KEBABS

KEBABS While not universally banned, street vendors selling kebabs have been prohibited in Venice, Italy, in an effort to preserve the city's "decorum and traditions."

SAMOSA

In Somalia, the triangular shape of the samosa is seen as a symbol of Christianity by the Al- Shabaab group, and its sale and consumption are prohibited.

POPPY SEEDS

These seeds contain trace amounts of morphine, and are banned in Singapore, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates.

CHYAWANPRASH

This traditional Ayurvedic supplement is banned in Canada and the European Union due to concerns about its high lead and mercury content.