Initiating Sensory Science Research in Space Conditions-Current Practices and Future Perspectives.

ABSTRACT: Space exploration continues to drive technological and scientific advancements, benefiting both space and Earth. This expanding sector, including commercial space stations, deep-space missions, and space tourism, presents unique challenges and opportunities for food researchers. A critical issue is the limited understanding of how space conditions such as microgravity, isolation, and confinement affect sensory perception, impacting astronauts' nutritional intake and psychological well-being. This review based on a structured literature search strategy integrates existing data on flavor perception during spaceflight missions (n = 16), identifying sensory changes, altered flavor preferences, and cravings linked to space-related stressors. It also evaluates space analogs and simulations relat

SUBMITTER: Prabodha T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12319303 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature