Food Items That Astronauts Can't Consume In Space

SHASHWAT NISHANT

Here are some foods that astronauts are unable to eat in space, ranging from bread to sugar.

Astronauts' Diet

Salt and sugar pose challenges in space due to their ability to float away and potentially contaminate equipment, air vents, and astronauts' orifices.

Salt and Sugar

Bread, cookies, and crackers are avoided in space due to their short shelf life and the risk of loose crumbs floating and interfering with equipment.

Bread and Cookies

Soda consumption is restricted in space because carbonation in the digestive system cannot be released as gas due to microgravity.

Soda

Ice cream consumption is prohibited in space as it can melt quickly and potentially damage equipment and other products.

Ice Cream