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Calculated Shard: 85 (from laksa011)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa085.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://guardian.ng/life/six-foods-banned-in-countries-around-the-world/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://guardian.ng/life/six-foods-banned-in-countries-around-the-world/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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As part of its effort to keep public areas free of gum litter, Singapore outlawed the sale and importation of chewing gum in 1992 although the ban was partially lifted in 2004. Only special dental or nicotine chewing gum is allowed.\nKetchup is banned in France\nBoy eating ketchup and fries | The Spruce Eats\nIn 2011, France introduced new nutritional guidelines in schools which included a restriction on ketchup. In an effort to preserve French culinary traditions, students are only allowed to consume ketchup with French fries, which they are served once per week.\nArtificial food dyes have been banned in five European countries\nArtificial food colouring | Scott Bolster\/Shutterstock\nArtificial colouring is banned in European countries such as Austria, Finland, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom due to health concerns. Although legal in many other countries, research links artificial food artificial dyes to health problems, including hyperactivity in children.\nM&Ms are banned in Sweden\nM&Ms | Wikipedia Commons\nOwing to a trademark dispute, Sweden banned the sale of M&Ms in 2016. A court ruling in 2016 says that the popular candy’s packaging and marketing too closely resembled that of another chocolate treat — M by Marabou. The latter brand is also marketed using a lowercase “m” and is owned by Mondelez International, which has exclusive trademark rights in Sweden. Technically, M&Ms can still be sold in Sweden if Mars alters its product packaging and marketing, but it does not appear it has done so.\nShark fins are illegal in 12 US states\nDue to shrinking global shark population, the United States placed a prohibition on the sale of sharks in 12 states. Shark fins are used in parts of Asia to make shark fin soup but in 2012, China banned the consumption of shark fin soup at state banquets.\nBeluga caviar is banned in the US\nBeluga caviar | Goruppa\/ iStock\nBeluga caviar is an expensive food item that can command prices of up to $200 per ounce. Iranian beluga caviar is the most expensive type of caviar and consists of the raw eggs of the beluga sturgeon. The ban on beluga caviar in the United States happened in 2005 for environmental reasons as the fish is a critically endangered species.\n[ad unit=2]","attrs_markdown":"[![](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/wp-content\/themes\/guardian_ng\/assets\/build\/images\/guardian-life.png)](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/life)\n\nMENU\n\n- [News](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/news\/)\n  News\n  \n  [Nigeria](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/news\/nigeria\/)\n  \n  Explore the latest updates in Nigeria\n  \n  [Africa](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/news\/world\/africa\/)\n  \n  Explore the latest updates in Africa\n  \n  [Europe](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/news\/world\/europe\/)\n  \n  Explore the latest updates in Europe\n  \n  [Asia](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/news\/world\/asia\/)\n  \n  Explore the latest updates in Asia\n  \n  [World](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/news\/world\/)\n  \n  Explore the latest updates in World\n- [Epaper](https:\/\/epaper.guardian.ng\/)\n- [Metro](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/news\/nigeria\/metro\/)\n- [Sport](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/sport\/)\n- [Life](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/life\/)\n  Life\n  \n  [Music](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/life\/music\/)\n  \n  Explore the latest updates in Music\n  \n  [Film](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/life\/film\/)\n  \n  Explore the latest updates in Film\n  \n  [Beauty](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/life\/beauty\/)\n  \n  Explore the latest updates in Beauty\n  \n  [Features](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/features\/)\n  \n  Explore the latest updates in Features\n- [Tech](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/technology\/)\n- [GTV](https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/)\n- [Opinion](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/opinion\/)\n- [Woman](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/guardian-woman\/)\n- [Reviewed](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/technology\/reviewed\/)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/newsletter)\n\nOthers\n\n- [Property](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/property\/)\n- [Contributors](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/contributors\/)\n- [Guardian Arts](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/art\/)\n- [Guardian Weekend](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/features\/weekend\/)\n- [Cartoons](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/opinion\/cartoons\/)\n- [Columnists](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/opinion\/columnists\/)\n- [Environment](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/property\/environment\/)\n- [Executive Motoring](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/features\/executive-motoring\/)\n- [Aviation](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/business-services\/aviation-business\/)\n- [Maritime](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/business-services\/maritime\/)\n- [Law](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/features\/law\/)\n- [Odd News](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/life\/odd-news\/)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/newsletter)\n\nSearch Guardian News\n\n# 6 Common Foods Banned In Countries Around The World\nThere are several foods that are highly consumed in one part of the world but banned in others. There could be a number of reasons responsible for the ban ranging from ethical, cultural, personal pref...\n\n- [Features](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/life\/life-features\/)\n- [Guardian Life](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/life\/)\n\n**Share :**\n\nPublished 24 Jul 2020\n\nBy [Akinwale Akinyoade](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/six-foods-banned-in-countries-around-the-world\/)\n\nChewing gum \\| Pinterest\n\nMore on Guardian Life\n\n- [Ramadan: Why moderation at iftar matters](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/life-features\/ramadan-why-moderation-at-iftar-matters\/)\n- [Navigating Life \\#8: How long does it actually take to do what you’ve been procrastinating](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/navigating-life-8-how-long-does-it-actually-take-to-do-what-youve-been-procrastinating\/)\n- [Tidé Chen Lagos: Ayomitidé Evelyn Okungbaye and the Global Reinvention of Seghosen Cloth](https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/style\/tide-chen-lagos-ayomitide-evelyn-okungbaye-and-the-global-reinvention-of-seghosen-cloth\/)\n\nThere are several foods that are highly consumed in one part of the world but banned in others.\n\nThere could be a number of reasons responsible for the ban ranging from ethical, cultural, personal preference, health, environmental or social reasons.\n\nListed in this article are some few controversial foods that are illegal in some places but permitted in others.\n\n**Chewing gum is banned in Singapore**\n\n![Chewing gum](https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Chewing-gum.jpg)\n\nChewing gum \\| Pinterest\n\nChewing gum is not actually illegal in Singapore although it is hard to find due to the ban on the sale and import of chewing gum decades ago. As part of its effort to keep public areas free of gum litter, Singapore outlawed the sale and importation of chewing gum in 1992 although the ban was partially lifted in 2004. Only special dental or nicotine chewing gum is allowed.\n\n**Ketchup is banned in France**\n\n![Ketchup](https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boy-eating-ketchup-and-fries.jpg)\n\nBoy eating ketchup and fries \\| The Spruce Eats\n\nIn 2011, France introduced new nutritional guidelines in schools which included a restriction on ketchup. In an effort to preserve French culinary traditions, students are only allowed to consume ketchup with French fries, which they are served once per week.\n\n**Artificial food dyes have been banned in five European countries**\n\n![Artificial food colouring](https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Artificial-food-colouring.jpg)\n\nArtificial food colouring \\| Scott Bolster\/Shutterstock\n\nArtificial colouring is banned in European countries such as Austria, Finland, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom due to health concerns. Although legal in many other countries, research links artificial food artificial dyes to health problems, including hyperactivity in children.\n\n**M\\&Ms are banned in Sweden**\n\n![M\\&Ms](https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MMs.jpg)\n\nM\\&Ms \\| Wikipedia Commons\n\nOwing to a trademark dispute, Sweden banned the sale of M\\&Ms in 2016. A court ruling in 2016 says that the popular candy’s packaging and marketing too closely resembled that of another chocolate treat — M by Marabou. The latter brand is also marketed using a lowercase “m” and is owned by Mondelez International, which has exclusive trademark rights in Sweden. Technically, M\\&Ms can still be sold in Sweden if Mars alters its product packaging and marketing, but it does not appear it has done so.\n\n**Shark fins are illegal in 12 US states**  \n Due to shrinking global shark population, the United States placed a prohibition on the sale of sharks in 12 states. Shark fins are used in parts of Asia to make shark fin soup but in 2012, China banned the consumption of shark fin soup at state banquets.\n\n**Beluga caviar is banned in the US**\n\n![Beluga caviar](https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Beluga-caviar.jpg)\n\nBeluga caviar \\| Goruppa\/ iStock\n\nBeluga caviar is an expensive food item that can command prices of up to \\$200 per ounce. Iranian beluga caviar is the most expensive type of caviar and consists of the raw eggs of the beluga sturgeon. 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As part of its effort to keep public areas free of gum litter, Singapore outlawed the sale and importation of chewing gum in 1992 although the ban was partially lifted in 2004. Only special dental or nicotine chewing gum is allowed.\n\n**Ketchup is banned in France**\n\n![Ketchup](https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boy-eating-ketchup-and-fries.jpg)\n\nBoy eating ketchup and fries \\| The Spruce Eats\n\nIn 2011, France introduced new nutritional guidelines in schools which included a restriction on ketchup. In an effort to preserve French culinary traditions, students are only allowed to consume ketchup with French fries, which they are served once per week.\n\n**Artificial food dyes have been banned in five European countries**\n\n![Artificial food colouring](https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Artificial-food-colouring.jpg)\n\nArtificial food colouring \\| Scott Bolster\/Shutterstock\n\nArtificial colouring is banned in European countries such as Austria, Finland, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom due to health concerns. Although legal in many other countries, research links artificial food artificial dyes to health problems, including hyperactivity in children.\n\n**M\\&Ms are banned in Sweden**\n\n![M\\&Ms](https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MMs.jpg)\n\nM\\&Ms \\| Wikipedia Commons\n\nOwing to a trademark dispute, Sweden banned the sale of M\\&Ms in 2016. A court ruling in 2016 says that the popular candy’s packaging and marketing too closely resembled that of another chocolate treat — M by Marabou. The latter brand is also marketed using a lowercase “m” and is owned by Mondelez International, which has exclusive trademark rights in Sweden. Technically, M\\&Ms can still be sold in Sweden if Mars alters its product packaging and marketing, but it does not appear it has done so.\n\n**Shark fins are illegal in 12 US states**  \n Due to shrinking global shark population, the United States placed a prohibition on the sale of sharks in 12 states. Shark fins are used in parts of Asia to make shark fin soup but in 2012, China banned the consumption of shark fin soup at state banquets.\n\n**Beluga caviar is banned in the US**\n\n![Beluga caviar](https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Beluga-caviar.jpg)\n\nBeluga caviar \\| Goruppa\/ iStock\n\nBeluga caviar is an expensive food item that can command prices of up to \\$200 per ounce. Iranian beluga caviar is the most expensive type of caviar and consists of the raw eggs of the beluga sturgeon. The ban on beluga caviar in the United States happened in 2005 for environmental reasons as the fish is a critically endangered species.\n\n\\[ad unit=2\\]","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	There are several foods that are highly consumed in one part of the world but banned in others. There could be a number of reasons responsible for the ban ranging from ethical, cultural, personal preference, health, environmental or social reasons. Listed in this article are some few controversial foods that are illegal in some places but permitted in others. Chewing gum is banned in Singapore Chewing gum \| Pinterest Chewing gum is not actually illegal in Singapore although it is hard to find due to the ban on the sale and import of chewing gum decades ago. As part of its effort to keep public areas free of gum litter, Singapore outlawed the sale and importation of chewing gum in 1992 although the ban was partially lifted in 2004. Only special dental or nicotine chewing gum is allowed. Ketchup is banned in France Boy eating ketchup and fries \| The Spruce Eats In 2011, France introduced new nutritional guidelines in schools which included a restriction on ketchup. In an effort to preserve French culinary traditions, students are only allowed to consume ketchup with French fries, which they are served once per week. Artificial food dyes have been banned in five European countries Artificial food colouring \| Scott Bolster/Shutterstock Artificial colouring is banned in European countries such as Austria, Finland, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom due to health concerns. Although legal in many other countries, research links artificial food artificial dyes to health problems, including hyperactivity in children. M&Ms are banned in Sweden M&Ms \| Wikipedia Commons Owing to a trademark dispute, Sweden banned the sale of M&Ms in 2016. A court ruling in 2016 says that the popular candy’s packaging and marketing too closely resembled that of another chocolate treat — M by Marabou. The latter brand is also marketed using a lowercase “m” and is owned by Mondelez International, which has exclusive trademark rights in Sweden. Technically, M&Ms can still be sold in Sweden if Mars alters its product packaging and marketing, but it does not appear it has done so. Shark fins are illegal in 12 US states Due to shrinking global shark population, the United States placed a prohibition on the sale of sharks in 12 states. Shark fins are used in parts of Asia to make shark fin soup but in 2012, China banned the consumption of shark fin soup at state banquets. Beluga caviar is banned in the US Beluga caviar \| Goruppa/ iStock Beluga caviar is an expensive food item that can command prices of up to $200 per ounce. Iranian beluga caviar is the most expensive type of caviar and consists of the raw eggs of the beluga sturgeon. The ban on beluga caviar in the United States happened in 2005 for environmental reasons as the fish is a critically endangered species. [ad unit=2]
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There could be a number of reasons responsible for the ban ranging from ethical, cultural, personal pref... - [Features](https://guardian.ng/category/life/life-features/) - [Guardian Life](https://guardian.ng/category/life/) Share : Published 24 Jul 2020 By [Akinwale Akinyoade](https://guardian.ng/life/six-foods-banned-in-countries-around-the-world/) Chewing gum \\| Pinterest More on Guardian Life - [Ramadan: Why moderation at iftar matters](https://guardian.ng/life/life-features/ramadan-why-moderation-at-iftar-matters/) - [Navigating Life \#8: How long does it actually take to do what you’ve been procrastinating](https://guardian.ng/life/navigating-life-8-how-long-does-it-actually-take-to-do-what-youve-been-procrastinating/) - [Tidé Chen Lagos: Ayomitidé Evelyn Okungbaye and the Global Reinvention of Seghosen Cloth](https://guardian.ng/life/style/tide-chen-lagos-ayomitide-evelyn-okungbaye-and-the-global-reinvention-of-seghosen-cloth/) There are several foods that are highly consumed in one part of the world but banned in others. There could be a number of reasons responsible for the ban ranging from ethical, cultural, personal preference, health, environmental or social reasons. Listed in this article are some few controversial foods that are illegal in some places but permitted in others. Chewing gum is banned in Singapore ![Chewing gum](https://cdn.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Chewing-gum.jpg) Chewing gum \\| Pinterest Chewing gum is not actually illegal in Singapore although it is hard to find due to the ban on the sale and import of chewing gum decades ago. As part of its effort to keep public areas free of gum litter, Singapore outlawed the sale and importation of chewing gum in 1992 although the ban was partially lifted in 2004. Only special dental or nicotine chewing gum is allowed. Ketchup is banned in France ![Ketchup](https://cdn.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Boy-eating-ketchup-and-fries.jpg) Boy eating ketchup and fries \\| The Spruce Eats In 2011, France introduced new nutritional guidelines in schools which included a restriction on ketchup. In an effort to preserve French culinary traditions, students are only allowed to consume ketchup with French fries, which they are served once per week. Artificial food dyes have been banned in five European countries ![Artificial food colouring](https://cdn.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Artificial-food-colouring.jpg) Artificial food colouring \\| Scott Bolster/Shutterstock Artificial colouring is banned in European countries such as Austria, Finland, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom due to health concerns. Although legal in many other countries, research links artificial food artificial dyes to health problems, including hyperactivity in children. M\&Ms are banned in Sweden ![M\&Ms](https://cdn.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MMs.jpg) M\&Ms \\| Wikipedia Commons Owing to a trademark dispute, Sweden banned the sale of M\&Ms in 2016. A court ruling in 2016 says that the popular candy’s packaging and marketing too closely resembled that of another chocolate treat — M by Marabou. The latter brand is also marketed using a lowercase “m” and is owned by Mondelez International, which has exclusive trademark rights in Sweden. Technically, M\&Ms can still be sold in Sweden if Mars alters its product packaging and marketing, but it does not appear it has done so. Shark fins are illegal in 12 US states Due to shrinking global shark population, the United States placed a prohibition on the sale of sharks in 12 states. Shark fins are used in parts of Asia to make shark fin soup but in 2012, China banned the consumption of shark fin soup at state banquets. 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Readable Markdown	There are several foods that are highly consumed in one part of the world but banned in others. There could be a number of reasons responsible for the ban ranging from ethical, cultural, personal preference, health, environmental or social reasons. Listed in this article are some few controversial foods that are illegal in some places but permitted in others. Chewing gum is banned in Singapore ![Chewing gum](https://cdn.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Chewing-gum.jpg) Chewing gum \\| Pinterest Chewing gum is not actually illegal in Singapore although it is hard to find due to the ban on the sale and import of chewing gum decades ago. As part of its effort to keep public areas free of gum litter, Singapore outlawed the sale and importation of chewing gum in 1992 although the ban was partially lifted in 2004. Only special dental or nicotine chewing gum is allowed. Ketchup is banned in France ![Ketchup](https://cdn.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Boy-eating-ketchup-and-fries.jpg) Boy eating ketchup and fries \\| The Spruce Eats In 2011, France introduced new nutritional guidelines in schools which included a restriction on ketchup. In an effort to preserve French culinary traditions, students are only allowed to consume ketchup with French fries, which they are served once per week. Artificial food dyes have been banned in five European countries ![Artificial food colouring](https://cdn.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Artificial-food-colouring.jpg) Artificial food colouring \\| Scott Bolster/Shutterstock Artificial colouring is banned in European countries such as Austria, Finland, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom due to health concerns. Although legal in many other countries, research links artificial food artificial dyes to health problems, including hyperactivity in children. M\&Ms are banned in Sweden ![M\&Ms](https://cdn.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MMs.jpg) M\&Ms \\| Wikipedia Commons Owing to a trademark dispute, Sweden banned the sale of M\&Ms in 2016. A court ruling in 2016 says that the popular candy’s packaging and marketing too closely resembled that of another chocolate treat — M by Marabou. The latter brand is also marketed using a lowercase “m” and is owned by Mondelez International, which has exclusive trademark rights in Sweden. Technically, M\&Ms can still be sold in Sweden if Mars alters its product packaging and marketing, but it does not appear it has done so. Shark fins are illegal in 12 US states Due to shrinking global shark population, the United States placed a prohibition on the sale of sharks in 12 states. Shark fins are used in parts of Asia to make shark fin soup but in 2012, China banned the consumption of shark fin soup at state banquets. Beluga caviar is banned in the US ![Beluga caviar](https://cdn.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Beluga-caviar.jpg) Beluga caviar \\| Goruppa/ iStock Beluga caviar is an expensive food item that can command prices of up to \$200 per ounce. Iranian beluga caviar is the most expensive type of caviar and consists of the raw eggs of the beluga sturgeon. The ban on beluga caviar in the United States happened in 2005 for environmental reasons as the fish is a critically endangered species. \[ad unit=2\]
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