Sophie Adenot, preparing for her 2026 mission to the International Space Station, will experience innovative meals designed by Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic. These gourmet dishes, part of the 'bonus food', aim to enhance the dining experience aboard the ISS. Traditional space food is often freeze-dried and lacks variety, but specially catered food can improve astronauts' mental well-being and foster bonding. Adenot connected with Pic to create a menu that reflects her culinary roots, featuring diverse starters, main courses, and desserts that evoke comfort and familiarity.
A Michelin-starred chef is crafting space meals for French astronaut Sophie Adenot's ISS mission in 2026, enhancing the dining experience with gourmet options.
The ESA reports that only 10 percent of an astronaut's diet can include specially catered bonus food, boosting mental well-being and camaraderie.
Adenot expressed excitement for the meals created by chef Anne-Sophie Pic, reflecting her countryside roots and the importance of tasting familiar flavors in orbit.
The mission's menu includes gourmet starters, main courses with ingredients like black garlic and tonka bean, and unique desserts, making space dining more enjoyable.
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