Can you eat marshmallows in space?

2. Astronauts have been known to use marshmallows as nose plugs. With marshmallows pushed up their nose, the fluffy white snacks would expand in cabin decompression without the astronaut’s nose sustaining damage.

What do the astronauts eat on the ISS?

Today, astronauts eat a varied diet that is similar to what we eat on Earth. The menu aboard the International Space Station (ISS) includes more than a hundred items – from vegetables and fruit to pre-prepared meals and desserts. Even condiments such as ketchup and mustard are available.

What happens to a marshmallow in space?

One answer:Marshmallows have quite a bit of air whipped into them during the manufacturing process. As the pressure decreases as you go into space, the gas inside the marshmallow would expand, sort of like a balloon being blown up. At some point, the marshmallow would explode, just like the balloon.

Can astronauts eat candy in space?

M&Ms® are the candy of choice aboard the ISS for many reasons, both practical and personal. They are a perfect fit for the conditions aboard the space station because they’re bite-sized and self-contained. That means that astronauts won’t run the risk of losing stray crumbs while they snack.

Do marshmallows help toothaches?

The Greeks used marshmallow to treat wounds, toothaches, coughing, and insect stings. The Romans valued marshmallow roots and leaves for their laxative properties.

What happens to a marshmallow if you put it in a jar in a lab and attach it to a vacuum pump?

By putting marshmallows in a jar or bottle and using the vacuum pump, you can remove gas around the marshmallows. The gas in the bubbles keeps pushing outward as less and less gas is available around the marshmallows to push back. The gas bubbles expand and the marshmallow puffs up.

What happens to ice cream in space?

“If you’re eating an ice cream cone on a hot day ice cream drips along the cone and down your hand. The temperature aboard the space station is kept at around 75 degrees [Fahrenheit], and so you could imagine it might take longer for it to melt there than if you were eating it outside on a hot day,” Levasseur says.