Pillsbury Space Food Sticks, 1969-1971
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In the 1960s, NASA contracted with Pillsbury to develop a high-energy snack for American astronauts. The food would need to fit through the small, airtight opening in the astronauts' helmets. A team at Pillsbury, led by Howard Baumann, developed a rod-shaped energy bar. Capitalizing on the popularity of the Apollo space mission, Pillsbury marketed and sold Space Food Sticks to the public.
In the 1960s, NASA contracted with Pillsbury to develop a high-energy snack for American astronauts. The food would need to fit through the small, airtight opening in the astronauts' helmets. A team at Pillsbury, led by Howard Baumann, developed a rod-shaped energy bar. Capitalizing on the popularity of the Apollo space mission, Pillsbury marketed and sold Space Food Sticks to the public.
Artifact
Food
Date Made
1969-1971
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.48.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa A. Korzetz.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.063 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 1.188 in
Inscriptions
on front of box: SPACE FOOD STICKS / THE ENERGY FOOD DEVELOPED BY PILLSBURY IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S. AEROSPACE PROGRAM ABOUT 44 CALORIES. / balanced energy snack! / CHOCOLATE FLAVOR / 14 STICKS / NET WT. 4 7/8 OZ. on back of box: THE SPACE FOOD STICK / Space Food Sticks were first developed by Pillsbury as a special purpose food for long space flights. They're a new way to lift your energy. A snack that gives you the nutrition of a miniature meal. / About 44 calories per stick. / Chewy. Delicious. Individually wrapped. Space Food Sticks travel neatly. Send a few to school. Or work. Or play. Whenever you need an "energy lift." on bottom of box: CHOCOLATE FLAVOR SPACE FOOD STICKS / NEW! Energy Snack from U.S. Aerospace Program
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