This spacefood package contains compressed pineapple fruitcake that was flown on Apollo 11. As it was not consumed during the mission it was returned to earth and transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA.
The fruitcake was able to be eaten directly from the bag. Apollo astronauts were provided with three meals per day which provided approximately 2,800 calories.
The food was protected with a 4-ply, laminated film coating. This protected the food from loss of flavor, moisture and oxygen invasion, spoiling and excess crumbling, and was used on both the rehydratable and the bite-sized foods.
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: 11.5 × 9 × 2cm (4 1/2 × 3 9/16 × 13/16 in.)
Materials
Exterior: 4-ply laminate film, velcro
Interior: Compressed fruitcake squares
Inventory Number
A19860585000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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