Which Foods are Banned in the US? + New Plant-Based Mac & Cheese – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 139

In the US, the regulation of food products, including the ban on certain items, falls primarily under the jurisdiction of two key agencies: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the top 10 foods banned in the US and why. The list includes unpasteurized milk, Kinder Surprise Chocolate Eggs, sassafras oil, Four Loko and Ackee as well as shark fins, sea turtles, Japanese puffer fish, beluga caviar and haggis. Reasons for the bans vary, but some foods are banned because they are endangered species, while others are banned because they contain toxins that can be dangerous when consumed in large amounts. The team compares the foods banned in the US to those banned in Europe and while there is some crossover, it all comes down to the culture and ethical considerations of each region.

Also in this episode, Sydney talks about the launch of Kraft NotMac&Cheese by The Kraft Heinz NotCo. and TheNotCompany, Inc. (NotCo). This plant-based iteration, a first in the US, leverages NotCo’s AI-driven technology that crafts plant-based substitutes indistinguishable from their animal-based counterparts. Kraft NotMac&Cheese is a fresh take on the classic blue box, responding to the booming demand for plant-based options. The Kraft Heinz NotCo is confident that its new product, free from artificial dyes and made with fava bean protein and coconut oil powder, will not only preserve but enhance the brand’s legacy with its creamy, dairy-free alternative. The new Kraft NotMac&Cheese is set to hit stores nationwide, completing its rollout by early 2024. While the team is critical of the product’s name and packaging, they are certain that Kraft NotMac&Cheese will cater to both plant-based eaters and carnivores alike.

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Top 10 Foods Banned in the US

NotCo and Kraft Heinz Unveil Plant-Based NotMac&Cheese

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