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Space Food

Soup

Last Updated:March 30, 2020

Detailed data on the Soup (1 items of 1 manufacturers)

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Soup with wakame seaweed

Soup with wakame seaweed

This soup with wakame seaweed is packed in a pouch which has a special spout designed for preventing the liquid content from splashing under microgravity. Usual wakame easily gets stuck in the spout. To avoid this issue, wakame is shredded so that it easily runs through the spout. Wakame is rich in natural minerals and dietary fibers, and effective for supplying additional nutrition to astronauts staying long time in space.

Preparation Inject hot water into the pouch
Content 6.4 g (per pouch)
Energy 19 kcal (per pouch)
Manufacturer Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.

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