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Spices	Impacts
Ginger	Helps digestion, nausea Helps fight illnesses
Saffron - too expensive	Helps fight stress Helps cells
Black Pepper	Impacts blood sugar control Cancer fighting Lower cholesterol Helps brain - potential benefits for symptoms related to degenerative brain conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
Cloves	Liver health Bone health Stomach Ulcers
Turmeric	Treats depression alzheimer's disease
Nutmeg	Mental health -depression -protects brain

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Spices	Impacts
Cinnamon	Fights colds Effects blood sugar and cholesterol Treats stomach cramps including nausea Positive mental health Keeps brain healthy
Cayenne Pepper	Benefits mental health Pain relief Fights depression Protects brain Fights Alzheimer’s disease
Adaptogens	Fights stress Improves mental health Fights depression Fights anxiety Consumed in many different ways
Red pepper flakes	Help give relief from digestive issues, pain and inflammation - also full of vitamin A, B,C-6 etc.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/nutmeg-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2

https://facty.com/lifestyle/dietary/these-spices-might-improve-mental-health/

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Spice benefits

Pumpkin Pie Spice		Improving memory
Garlic		-Medicinal products -Fight against illnesses -Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia

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Spice ratings!!

Name > Rating	Cinnamon	Black Pepper	Ginger	Cloves	Cayenne Pepper	Red pepper To thick	Garlic powder	Curry powder	Cayenne + Red pepper
Vienna	9/10	3/10	3/10	5/10	9/10	8/10	10/10	5/10	10/10
Ellie	9/10	3/10	2/10	4/10	9/10	10/10	10/10	6/10	10/10
Carmen	8/10	3/10	2/10	6/10	8/10	10/10	10/10	5/10	10/10
Caiti	8.5/10	3/10	3/10	5/10	9/10	8.5/10	9.5/10	4/10	10/10

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Spices and food pairing:

Garlic powder

Very savory
More flavorful than salt

Pair with tortilla shells: (garlic bread)
Pair with plain noodles - gives it flavor

Cinnamon

Very sweet

Pair with cereal - cinnamon toast crunch
Pair with tortilla shell - cinnamon bread

Cloves

Sweet and strong flavor
Remind us of christmas

Pair with tea
Pair with pie or space bread

Cayenne pepper

Very spicy
Strong flavor - doesn't last very long

Pair with tacos - hot sauce
Pair with meat
Pair with veggies

Cayenne pepper and red pepper

Really really spicy
Very strong flavor

Pair well with the same things of cayenne pepper

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Spices until expiration - helpful for long trip

Cinnamon - 3-4 years

Curry powder - 3-4 years

Turmeric - 2 years - to expensive

Ginger powder - 2-3 years

Peppermint - 1 year

Nutmeg oil - 2-4 years

Saffron - 2-3 years

Ground clove - 3-4 years

Garlic powder - 3 - 4 years

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Caiti- Contain spices in containers - sealed/airtight

Store seasonings

Airtight containers

Spices lose taste/flavor if left open
Longer left out = Duller the flavor

Prevent: Airtight containers

NASA’s bags can keep food good or 18 months
Previously learned info.:

Foods kept in bags - food to spices?

A NASA website called “tupperware takes to space” stated: “Now a manufacturer of iconic, household plasticware is helping provide fresh food in space.”

Spices can get dimmer/less flavorful by leaving them out, without being sealed. This is an issue because without keeping the spices fresh with flavor, foods that regularly have flavor will become dim, and nobody wants dull foods on the first day of their mission, or bland foods in general! (Keeping spices sealed is IMPORTANT).

In turn, Techshot reached out to Tupperware to help create the new system that would provide an alternative to the plant pillows. -NASA -Our knowledge:The brand Tupperware is an airtight container brand, which can hold and keep spices “fresh.” (flavorful)

Spice flavor loss

Tupperware Takes to Space (NASA)

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Vienna- How to liquify spices/seasonings for traveling in transit

#1 “Can seasonings be liquified?”

Liquid Seasoning

Food and beverage manufacturers turn to Trilogy's liquid seasonings because they deliver maximized flavor, color, pungency and heat, resulting in lower cost-in-use than traditional ground spices.

#2 “How do you liquify spices?”

When converting a dry spice or seasoning into a paste or liquid its quite simple: equal parts spice, oil, and water.

You can use broth or any juice for a substitute of water - more flavor
Food like cinnamon might be a good mix with apple juice to taste like apple pie but, a spice like basil is more savory so it would go well with a broth.
Depending on the spice there could be a extract or oil already made

Savory spice shop

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All group members: Making spices spicer

We researched how condensing down spices that are already spicy can make spices spicer. So, we want to try that thisys for other spices to make their flavor way more strong for the astronauts because, we know they lose most of their taste in space and they love spicy seasonings and we want are astronauts to enjoy the food there given.

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Carmen-

Fluids in the body are affected by the reduced gravity conditions. On earth, gravity acts by the fluid in our bodies and pulls into our legs.In space, this fluid is distributed throughout our body.When food seems to lose its flavor, astronauts usually ask for condiments, such as hot sauces, to give food some intensity of taste. A variety of condiments are available for the crewmembers to add to their food such as honey, and sauces like soy sauce, BBQ, and taco.The retention of fluids in the head can have the same effect as congestion from a cold or virus. Congestion lessens the ability to smell and, therefore, taste food, which can lead to a preference for hot peppers and other spicy items. Socializing during meal time is essential for mental health and happiness.

https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/files/Taste-in-space-TLA-FINAL.pdf

https://physicstoday.scitation.org/do/10.1063/pt.5.025900/full/

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IDEA PHOTOS:

Ellie

Carmen

https://facty.com/lifestyle/dietary/these-spices-might-improve-mental-health/

Cinnamon

Adaptogens

Ginger

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MV Feedback (emailed)

Caiti and team,

You followed directions, responded to feedback, gathered research, and produced. Tomorrow you will need to reevaluate the information you have and determine whether or not you will need to continue with research. Your team was productive and accountable today. Thank you for caring about your team and your work!

See you tomorrow