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This vanilla pudding was packaged for the Apollo 16 mission in April 1972. Because it was not consumed during the flight, it was returned to Earth.

Each Apollo crew member was provided with three meals per day which provided approximately 2,800 calories per day. This pudding was fully prepared, and packaged in a small can with a pull-ring opener, instead of the earlier, dehydrated pudding in a bag that required the addition of water. This was to stimulate the astronauts' appetites and ease of consumption.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1984.

 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: 6.3 × 6.3 × 5.7cm (2 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/4 in.)
 Materials Aluminum
Organic Material
Velcro
Textile
Adhesive
 Inventory Number A19840525000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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