If
you are a Baby Boomer, you grew up during the Cold War and the Space Race.
You also remember the numerous products that were born out of NASA funded research and
then commercialized. One popular food product was a Tootsie Roll-like product, in
several flavors, called Space Food Sticks.
They were a
convenient energy snack (pre-energy bar
era) invented by Pillsbury as a contingency food for the Apollo moon
flights. Released to the public in 1969, Space Food Sticks remained
popular and profitable until the early 1980s when they were discontinued
in the United States.
A
small company
has been working since 2000 to
bring back this nostalgic treat in its original formulation and flavor.
And after many obstacles and much hard work, they are back!
When we received our
samples, we ripped open the envelope, the packet, unwrapped a piece, popped
them in our mouth, and immediately the flood of memories hit. This is a
great recreation of a treat from a simpler and fast changing time in history. - More ->>
Frequently Asked Questions about Space Food Sticks...
What are Space Food Sticks™?
Space Food Sticks™ are chewy energy snacks offering great-tasting
between-meal nutrition with a history in the space program of the 60s.
If I liked the original Space Food Sticks will I like the taste of
the new ones?
An internationally-renowned food scientist, Mario Medri, was hired to
re-engineer the formula based on original ingredients and existing samples. He
worked with Kalman Vadasz of Richardson Brands, the "Michelangelo" of the
confectionary business, to recreate the taste and texture. We personally
think that they got if exactly right!
How many come in a package?
There is one stick per packet and 24 packets in a full case.
Are these healthy?
Space Food Sticks™ offer great-tasting between-meal nutrition. As everybody
knows, health experts are recommending a "less-is-more" approach to snacking
and Space Food Sticks™ offer a perfect solution. They are not only great tasting, they offer
extra protein while providing a balanced
formula of carbohydrates, proteins and fat.
Click here for
nutritional information and ingredients.
Are any more flavors in the works?
Peanut butter and chocolate were the two most requested flavors. If all goes
well and sales look encouraging and sustainable, other flavors will follow.
What can fans of Space Food Sticks™ do to keep these available?
Please feel free to link to us, post feedback on blogs, write us emails,
call your newspaper, and tell your family and friends. The sky’s the limit!
With strong support, we are hoping that these nostalgic treats will not
disappear again.
