Imagine space food getting a taste of the same exciting revolution happening right here on Earth.
Mycorena, Gothenburg, Sweden is at the forefront of this cosmic culinary shift with their innovative AFCiS system.
Source: Mycorena - Production Lab
'It's like a circular food factory that uses mushrooms and algae to create a new kind of space-friendly meal'.
The Deep Space Food Challenge, a competition orchestrated by NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, is the driving force behind this movement.
They're on a mission to find ways to make space food that's not just nourishing and safe, but also delicious and easy to produce on board craft with minimal resources.
Source: Mycorena - Mushroom protein ready for use
Mycorena's AFCiS system is a marvel in itself, turning algae and fungi into something called mycoprotein, which can be transformed into all sorts of food using 3D printing.
'It's a game-changer for sustainable food production both in space and back on Earth', says Dr. Kristina Karlsson, Head of R&D at Mycorena
'The future of food is not just about Earth; it's about exploring new horizons. Our AFCiS system brings a taste of home to space while being gentle on resources'.
Earlier this year, In the final leg of the competition, Mycorena showcased their AFCiS system to a jury from NASA.
'This could be a turning point in how we approach food beyond our planet', says Dr. Carlos Nunez-Otero, TechMyc Project Manager at Mycorena,
'Space is a challenging kitchen, and we've just served the appetizer. The main course is yet to come',
Get ready to see a whole new world of food, not just in space, but right here on Earth, thanks to Mycorena's groundbreaking innovations.
Source: Mycorena - The many uses for mushroom protein
The winners of the Deep Space Food Challenge are set to be revealed in April, next year, and it could mark a new era in how we think about what we eat, no matter where we are on the Cosmos.
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