OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaYou can try space food right here on Earth! Some museums and science centers sell freeze-dried astronaut treats that are just like what astronauts eat in space. It is a fun way to see what eating in space is really like.
Real space food comes in many forms. Some food is freeze-dried, which means all the water is removed to make it light and easy to store. Astronauts add water back to make it ready to eat. They also eat tortillas, nuts, fruits, and food in pouches. Everything is packaged carefully so it does not float away in zero gravity!
- Freeze-dried ice cream is crunchy and melts in your mouth.
- You can buy it at many science museums!
- Astronauts on the space station can now eat fresh fruits and vegetables that are sent up on supply ships.
- Some astronauts have even made pizza in space!
