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This package of dehydrated peaches was prepared for the Apollo program, but were not flown on a mission. The peaches were freeze-dried and were reconstituted by the astronaut with a water probe, which dispensed one half ounce of hot or cold water as required each time the trigger button was pressed.

During the Apollo missions, food had to be stored without refrigeration and have the ability to be eaten under weightless conditions, while being nutritious, lightweight, and have the ability to be compressed when possible. 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.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1999.

 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: 30.5 x 7.6 x 2.5cm (12 x 3 x 1 in.)
 Materials Exterior: 4-ply Polyethelyne laminate bag
Valve: Plastic
Contents: Dehydrated peaches, 8-quinolinol sulfate tablet
 Inventory Number A19990243000 Credit Line Found In Collection. Donor Unknown at this Time. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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