Astronaut food that tastes out of this world - in pictures

  • Pascal Rosenfeld, deputy vice president of space and new ventures at Aleph Farms, which uses cells from cows to grow steaks for astronauts. Sarwat Nasir / The National
    Pascal Rosenfeld, deputy vice president of space and new ventures at Aleph Farms, which uses cells from cows to grow steaks for astronauts. Sarwat Nasir / The National
  • In 2019, the company used a 3D bioprinter to assemble small-scale muscle tissue from cows on board the International Space Station. Photo: 3D Bioprinting Solutions
    In 2019, the company used a 3D bioprinter to assemble small-scale muscle tissue from cows on board the International Space Station. Photo: 3D Bioprinting Solutions
  • Food company Astreas has produced chocolate truffles packed with nutrients for astronauts. Sarwat Nasir / The National
    Food company Astreas has produced chocolate truffles packed with nutrients for astronauts. Sarwat Nasir / The National
  • Shahreen Reza, chief executive of Astreas, says the treats have 'everything that you need in terms of vitamin D, folate, B6 and B12'. Sarwat Nasir / The National
    Shahreen Reza, chief executive of Astreas, says the treats have 'everything that you need in terms of vitamin D, folate, B6 and B12'. Sarwat Nasir / The National
  • The truffles are among the popular treats for astronauts. Sarwat Nasir / The National
    The truffles are among the popular treats for astronauts. Sarwat Nasir / The National
  • The truffles also contain nootropics for your brain health, Ms Reza says. Sarwat Nasir / The National
    The truffles also contain nootropics for your brain health, Ms Reza says. Sarwat Nasir / The National