Application of cryotechnology in the creation of space foods for crews working in extreme conditions

Abstract

The article presents the achievements in the field of cryobiology and is related to the work for ESA project. Space food is a variety of food products specially formulated and processed for space flight use. Food should meet specific requirements to ensure balanced nutrition for those working in extreme conditions while being easily and safely stored, prepared and consumed in low gravity environments. It is reviewed domestic and foreign market for space foods and defined requirements to astronauts; for other users: military; extreme professions; extreme sports, for hospitals and children gardens. There are summarizes the nutritional requirements for all mentioned above group users of space foods. There is shown Bulgarian experience in research and development of space foods and comparison of the Bulgarian Space Menu.