Special food developed in Lithuania is heading to space: we have surpassed all of Europe

Friday, Nov 22, 2024

Delfi

Lithuanian and Bulgarian companies develop space food for astronauts, focusing on nutrition, taste, and versatility for space and Earth missions.

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Lithuanian company Super Garden secured a contract to supply dehydrated snacks for European astronauts on the International Space Station after overcoming initial rejections in a competition. The snacks are designed to be shelf-stable for 2 to 20 years, maintaining nutritional and sensory qualities despite extreme space conditions, with a focus on national cuisine and astronaut well-being. Beyond space, Super Garden plans to expand its range to serve other consumer groups, including military personnel. Separately, Bulgarian food creators are reviving their space food industry, which was previously a global leader. They plan to offer a wide menu, including functional foods designed to counteract health issues like bone and muscle loss in zero gravity, and they are patenting their initial functional food products. Both companies utilize lyophilization (freeze-drying) as the primary method for preserving food.

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