Main Dish
Last Updated：October 21, 2020
Detailed data on the Main Dish (13 items of 4 manufacturers)
※Chronological order of certification
※Explaination of the Certified Foods are based on comments written by manufacturers
Ramen Noodles, Chicken and Soy Sauce Flavor
Ramen Noodles, Chicken and Soy Sauce Flavor
This product is a version of the world's first instant ramen noodles, modified for being eaten in microgravity. It marks the original's 62nd anniversary. Chicken Ramen is characterized by its umami of chicken and the aroma of soy sauce reproduced in this product. Egg and chicken have enhanced the chicken noodles' taste.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
35.7 g (three 6.3-g blocks of noodles) |
| Energy |
153kcal |
| Manufacturer |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. |
Japanese Style "Yakisoba" Noodles
Japanese Style "Yakisoba" Noodles
Nissin's popular product, Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O. (pan-fried noodles), has been modified for being eaten in space. Yakisoba U.F.O. is characterized by its spicy special sauce. This new version of the product reproduces the flavor of the original with its powdered sauce and is based on a new type of noodle that absorbs all the added hot water. This makes it ideal for preparation in space since disposing of extra water is not feasible in a space environment. The crunchy cabbage and pork add to the tastiness.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
36.9 g (five 4.7-g blocks of noodles) |
| Energy |
168kcal |
| Manufacturer |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. |
Rice with Spicy Curry Sauce
Rice with Spicy Curry Sauce
Nissin's popular product, Curry Meshi, is a popular new style of curry and rice that has been modified to be eaten in space. This new product is easy to prepare and is delivered as puffed rice that can be reconstituted in hot water and a solid curry roux with authentic curry taste. This spicy, flavorful product is based on the umami of chicken and vegetables.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
74.8 g (per pouch) |
| Energy |
331kcal |
| Manufacturer |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. |
Rice with Beef Flavored Stew
Rice with Beef Flavored Stew
Nissin's popular product, Curry Meshi, is a popular new style of curry and rice that has been modified to be eaten in space. This new product is easy to prepare and is delivered as puffed rice that can be reconstituted in hot water and a solid curry roux with authentic curry taste. The new product is easy to prepare. Nissin Hayashi Meshi, rice with hashed beef, is rich in flavor with beef, fried onion, and tomato.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
76.2 g (per pouch) |
| Energy |
335kcal |
| Manufacturer |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. |
Rice Cake
Rice Cake
Dried tablets of pestled cake solely made of glutinous rice and water. To allow astronauts to reduce the cooking time in orbit, these pieces of rice cake are thinner than commercial products.
| Preparation |
Use the dedicated warmer to heat and melt the product |
| Content |
83 - 93 g (per pouch=4 pieces) |
| Energy |
199 kcal (per pouch) |
| Manufacturer |
Echigo Seika Co., Ltd |
Cooked rice, plain
Cooked rice, plain
This cooked rice is alpha rice and uses low-amylose rice which has the best taste and the best texture among the species of rice, considering astronauts' possible changing sense of taste in space. The hot water available on the ISS can be used to reconstitute the rice in its original delicious state.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
62 g (per pouch) (As-reconstituted weight: 162 g) |
| Energy |
228 kcal (per pouch) |
| Manufacturer |
Onishi Foods Co., Ltd. |
Cooked rice with Japanese red beans
Cooked rice with Japanese red beans
This cooked rice with Japanese red beans is alpha rice and uses low-amylose rice which has the best taste and the best texture among the species of rice, considering astronauts' possible changing sense of taste in space. The hot water available on the ISS can be used to reconstitute the rice in its original delicious state.
A domestically-produced glutinous rice and red beans produced in Hokkaido are used.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
68 g (per pouch) (As-reconstituted weight: 143 g) |
| Energy |
249 kcal (per pouch) |
| Manufacturer |
Onishi Foods Co., Ltd. |
Cooked rice with vegetables
Cooked rice with vegetables
This cooked rice with vegetables is alpha rice and uses low-amylose rice which has the best taste and the best texture among the species of rice, considering astronauts' possible changing sense of taste in space. The hot water available on the ISS can be used to reconstitute the rice in its original delicious state.
This cooked rice with vegetables is mixture of the rice "Akitakomachi" and glutinous rice, and contains bracken, spiral spring, winter mushroom and Japanese butterbur, etc.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
68 g (per pouch) (As-reconstituted weight: 168 g) |
| Energy |
245 kcal (per pouch) |
| Manufacturer |
Onishi Foods Co., Ltd. |
Rice ball with salmon
Rice ball with salmon
This cooked rice with salmon is alpha rice and uses low-amylose rice which has the best taste and the best texture among the species of rice, considering astronauts' possible changing sense of taste in space. The hot water available on the ISS can be used to reconstitute the rice in its original delicious state.
An optimal balance between two tastes of rice and salmon has been considered to accentuate both of them.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
50 g (per pouch) (As-reconstituted weight: 125 g) |
| Energy |
188 kcal (per pouch) |
| Manufacturer |
Onishi Foods Co., Ltd. |
Rice porridge, plain
Rice porridge, plain
This product has a high viscosity (enhanced percentage of rice) for easy consuming and against risk of splashing under microgravity. The natural water from the Mount Fuji and the rice "Koshihikari" are used as ingredients.
A vacuum manufacturing process is adopted to eliminate the negative effect of oxygen and maintain the flavor of freshly boiled rice.
| Preparation |
Use the dedicated warmer |
| Content |
250 g (per pouch) |
| Energy |
113 kcal (per pouch) |
| Manufacturer |
Kewpie Corporation |
Ramen Noodles, Soy Sauce Flavor
Ramen Noodles, Soy Sauce Flavor
This soup has an enhanced viscosity to lessen the risk of water dispersing under microgravity. The hot water on the ISS (70°C) can be used to reconstitute the product. Reconstituted noodles maintain their shape and do not break up. This product is meant for being eaten in microgravity and is based on the manufacturer's Cup Noodle product.
Main ingredients: shrimp, egg, seasoned minced pork, and green onion.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
35.6 g (three 6.3-g blocks of noodles) |
| Energy |
160kcal |
| Manufacturer |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. |
Ramen Noodles, Seafood Flavor
Ramen Noodles, Seafood Flavor
This soup has an enhanced viscosity to lessen the risk of water dispersing under microgravity. The hot water on the ISS (70°C) can be used to reconstitute the product. Reconstituted noodles maintain their shape and do not break up. This product is meant for being eaten in microgravity and is based on the manufacturer's Seafood Noodle product.
Three types of noodle are prepared depending on the ingredients: soy sauce, seafood and curry.
Main ingredients: cuttlefish, cabbage, crab flavoring, egg, and green onion.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
34.9 g (three 6.3-g blocks of noodles) |
| Energy |
147kcal |
| Manufacturer |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. |
Ramen Noodles, Curry Flavor
Ramen Noodles, Curry Flavor
The soup has an enhanced viscosity to lessen the risk of water dispersing under microgravity. The hot water on the ISS (70°C) can be used to reconstitute the product. Reconstituted noodles maintain their shape and do not break up. This product is meant for being eaten in microgravity and is based on the manufacturer's Cup Noodle Curry product.
Three types of noodle are prepared depending on the ingredients: soy sauce, seafood and curry.
Main ingredients: potato, seasoned minced pork, green onion, and carrot.
| Preparation |
Inject hot water into the pouch |
| Content |
45.6 g (three 6.3-g blocks of noodles) |
| Energy |
227kcal |
| Manufacturer |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. |
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