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Julia Low, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Food (Sensory Science), RMIT University

Astronauts don’t eat enough because food tastes bland in space. We’re trying to work out why

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Astronauts often report that the joy of eating is lost in space. Food that tastes fabulous on Earth may become bland and boring in orbit.

In fact, despite carefully designed diets, space travellers often struggle to eat enough to meet their energy needs.

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