Does taste change in space?

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Socrates II — 6/5/2008 2:08:01 PM (archived)

I have read from several astronauts who say that the food tastes
blander than on Earth, and not just because it is freeze dried. They
always request condiments and spices to improve that area.

So is there really some kind of change either with the food or the
person eating the food in space, or is it purely psychological due
to the conditions?

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Food Refrigeration aboard the ISS. - Marcia - 6/4/2008 5:53:47 PM
- TANG!!!!!!!!! - carl - 6/6/2008 6:58:08 PM
- We're still in the dried food era - nick hoffman - 6/5/2008 4:48:18 AM
  - Does taste change in space? - Socrates II - 6/5/2008 2:08:01 PM
    - re: 0 G = stuffed nose = less taste (n/t) - Raoul - 6/5/2008 5:42:53 PM
      - re: 0 G = stuffed nose = less taste. - Thank goodness for sauce! - Marcia - 6/6/2008 5:53:44 PM
- Good question. - TB - 6/4/2008 11:05:27 PM
  - It occurs to me... - alcaray - 6/5/2008 10:18:52 PM
    - re: It occurs to me... - Marcia - 6/6/2008 3:33:59 PM
  - re: Good question. - Marcia - 6/4/2008 11:52:30 PM
    - re: Good question. - Marcia - 6/4/2008 11:59:57 PM
      - re: Regardless: Food preservation and consumption is crucial. - Marcia - 6/5/2008 12:47:54 AM

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