Russian scientists have developed special Easter cakes for astronauts that can be delivered to the International Space Station upon request. The flour products are lightweight and small in size, and their shelf life is three months, the press service of the Research Institute of the Baking Industry (NIIHP) reported.
The long shelf life of mini-cakes is ensured by the use of special technological methods, heat treatment and special packaging of the products. No preservatives are added. Such products, of course, are not included in the basic diet of astronauts, but if desired, our astronauts can celebrate the Bright Easter holiday in compliance with all traditions, including Easter pastries. We are ready to produce mini-cakes on request in the required quantity.
"Space" Easter cakes will be delivered to the ISS by individual orders. The development has passed all the necessary tests.
The Research Institute of the Baking Industry is the only manufacturer of bakery products for astronauts, regularly supplying various types of bread in the form of mini-loaves to the ISS. At the request of astronauts, scientists and technologists of the institute develop other bakery and flour confectionery products. For example, honey gingerbread is included in the permanent diet of astronauts.
The list of products for additional supplies to astronauts also includes "Stolichny" and "Vesenniy" cakes, the recipe for which was based on the familiar Easter pastries presented on store shelves. They differ from ordinary cakes and Easter cakes in size and the complete absence of preservatives.
The weight of one mini-cake is only 40 g. Like space bread, cakes are made small to avoid crumbs when cutting or biting. They are supplied in individual packaging in two pieces.
Earlier www1 wrote that the commander of the ship, Sergei Ryzhikov, took a painted egg with him to the ISS to celebrate Easter. Now, special pastries have been added to the astronauts' Easter table.
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