Lobster, Black Line and Foie Gras may not be thought of when you think of the food that astronauts eat in space – but that’s exactly what visitors to France’s next International Space Station (ISS) will be enjoyed.
Astronaut Sophie Adenot has teamed up with award-winning French chef Anne-Sophie Pic to create a series of gourmet menus that will travel to ISS with Adenot next year.
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Menu – The European Space Agency (ESA) calls it “a small piece of space in France” – consists of four beginners, two main courses and two desserts.
The dishes also include beef stew and chocolate cream that will not only “enjoy our taste buds”, but also help her feel connected to the planet and her homeland, Adenot said.
“Her (photo) food signatures are deeply influenced by the terroir. It’s important to me because I grew up in the countryside and it reminds me of my roots,” she said in an ESA statement.
ESA says there are strict food rules on the ISS – it must be crumb-free, lightweight and stay for at least 24 months.
Therefore, most meals are canned, vacuum-packed or freeze-dried, and fresh fruits and vegetables are a rare luxury that can only be enjoyed if the spacecraft comes with a new supply.
But to make things interesting, boost morale and help crew bond, every eleven meals are prepared for each astronaut, which are often made in collaboration with the chef.
The 55-year-old PIC is known for her high-end cuisine and has the Michelin star of any female chef in the world-10.
She said the project is working with the team to create special foods while maintaining technical limitations while “pushing the boundaries of food.”
“Cooking for space is an exciting challenge,” ESA quoted her as saying.
Adenot said she will share high-end cuisine with her colleagues on board – a big moment after all – French food culture became an alien for the first time.
Former helicopter testing and rescue pilot Adenot won a series of awards, including medals to commemorate her actions in gender equality in science.
