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Astronauts find their tastes dulled, and a VR ISS hints at why

Por: Ars Technica Science July 27, 2024

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Navigate Filter by topic Settings Front page layout Site theme - Jul 26, 2024 5:17 pm UTC / The environment you're eating in can influence what you taste, and space is no exception. Astronauts on the ISS tend to favor spicy foods and top other foods with things like tabasco or shrimp cocktail sauce with horseradish. “Based on anecdotal reports, they have expressed that food in space tastes less flavorful. This is the way to compensate for... + full article



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