A space food vanilla ice cream sandwich is a type of frozen dessert that has been specially designed and packaged for consumption by astronauts in space. The sandwich consists of two rectangular wafers that are made from a type of low-residue bread that doesn’t produce crumbs, and a layer of freeze-dried vanilla ice cream in between.
To prepare the sandwich for consumption, the astronaut will first rehydrate the freeze-dried ice cream by adding a small amount of water. The water is absorbed by the ice cream, causing it to expand and become soft, creating a texture similar to regular ice cream. The astronaut then places the rehydrated ice cream between the two wafers to create the sandwich.
The space food vanilla ice cream sandwich is a popular treat among astronauts due to its taste and texture, which provides a welcome break from the monotony of space food. It is also highly convenient for consumption in space, as it requires no refrigeration and has a long shelf life.
- No refrigeration needed.