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Fermenting miso in orbit reveals how space can affect a food’s taste

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When fermented aboard the International Space Station , the Japanese condiment miso tasted nuttier than two earthbound versions.

Astronauts usually munch on freeze-dried foods void of most microbes, says researcher Maggie Coblentz .

A fermented food’s flavor can vary depending on the microbes and other elements of the surrounding environment.

It represents the first known food deliberately fermented in space.

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