This spacefood package contains roasted pecans packed in small portions for easy chewing. It was flown on the Apollo 16 mission in April, 1972, but not consumed and was returned to Earth.
Each Apollo crew member was provided with three meals per day which provided approximately 2,800 calories per day. Additionally, snack food items such as these pecans were provided.
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Spacer Center to the Smithsonian Institution in 1986.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Manufacturer
Whirlpool Corporation
Dimensions
3-D: 15.9 x 8.9 x 0.6cm (6 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Materials
Exterior: 4-ply Polyethelyne laminate bag
Contents: Vacuum-packed roasted pecans
Inventory Number
A19860761000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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