Rocket fuel: Million-dollar maths tools will help NASA keep vitamin-rich space food

A ground-breaking new mathematical model will help NASA to predict vitamin degradation in spaceflight food, ensuring astronauts remain fuelled on nutrient-rich diets, say researchers. Read more

Probiotics in space: NASA explores viability of microorganisms for space flight

Spending time in the low gravity environment of space leads to significant changes to your body – your bones weaken and your sense of taste may diminish. It is also known that the diversity of culturable bacteria in the gut microbiome decreases, which coincides with a decline in immune system function, and gastrointestinal distress (both constipation and diarrhea). Read more

Spirulina maker Prolgae developing organic ‘superfood’ treats and 'antioxidant' tablets

Indian company Prolgae Spirulina Supplies sells its sun-dried spirulina as an ingredient to food and nutraceutical markets in Europe and the US. With ambitious plans to expand, the group is now working on establishing finished food products and tablets that deliver ‘superfood’ benefits. Read more

Grapes in space: NASA-funded study develops polyphenol-protein rich recipe

A study published in the March 2016 edition of Food & Function by NC State Plants for Human Health Institute researchers found that cranberries, muscadine grapes, and blackcurrant can make a protein-packed, polyphenol-filled shelf-stable product. Read more