ASTRONAUTS AND FOOD RESTRICTIONS Food restrictions for astronauts in space are imposed to ensure nutrition, prevent spoilage, and address microgravity challenges. Limited storage space, shelf stability and nutritional requirements must be carefully considered to maintain astronauts' health and well-being during space missions. Read ahead and know which all food items astronauts can't consume in space. BREAD Bread is avoided in space because it often lacks the structure and shelf life needed to work as space food. It's also crumbly and crumbs could float around in zero gravity, potentially getting into equipment or astronauts' eyes. ALCOHOL Consuming alcoholic beverages is widely prohibited by the government agencies that send astronauts to space. Ethanol, the main ingredient in alcohol, is considered a 'volatile compound' that could cause damage to the delicate equipment found in the tight confines of the ISS or other space-fa...
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