Scientists have successfully fermented miso aboard the International Space Station, marking the first deliberate food ...

Scientists studied miso fermentation on the ISS versus Earth to understand how space conditions affect flavor, texture, and ...

A spoonful of miso, rich with umami and history, made its way around the International Space Station. There, 250 miles above ...

If you've ever looked into the living conditions of astronauts in space, you probably know they make do with spartan arrangements, including mostly rehydratable meals.

Fermenting miso on the ISS worked, showing microbes can thrive and create flavorful food even in space conditions. Miso is a ...

Scientists have created miso aboard the ISS, and while it is good, it is still not the same as Earth-made miso. Why is that?

The experiment could go a long way towards helping space travelers make their own nutritious, delicious ingredients.

Miso is a traditional Japanese condiment made by fermenting cooked soybeans and salt. In a study published in iScience, ...

An experiment on board the International Space Station (ISS) has produced miso paste, thought to be the first food deliberately fermented outside Earth — a feat that scientists hope will shed ...

Once the ISS miso was back on Earth, the team analyzed its microbial communities, flavor compounds and sensory properties. "Overall, the space miso is a miso," the team wrote in their paper ...

Japanese cuisine wouldn’t be the same without miso — but astronauts wanting use the fermented soybean staple in space one day ...