Space Kimchi! OMG!

timzerofive · 05-23-2006, 12:47 PM

First korean in space and this guy is going to bring Kimchi with him onto the space shuttle! You can't even air it out!

Article on LA Times

"'Koreans can't go anywhere without kimchi,' said Byun Myung-woo, head of a team of scientists who developed a specially sterilized form of kimchi for astronauts.

The idea came about because taste and smell are greatly diminished in low-gravity conditions, giving astronauts a preference for strongly spiced foods. And astronauts often suffer from digestive problems.

'The kimchi will prevent constipation and enhance their digestive functions,' Byun said.

Space kimchi is expected to make its debut in 2008..."

txusa03 · 05-23-2006, 01:45 PM

So you had Kimchi before? I am not korean but I have eaten it before, I am not sure if it is the same thing you are refering too. Some sort of veggie plant soaked in a spicy fluid in a jar (home made kimchi).

geeslice · 05-23-2006, 01:56 PM

i dont know but that is disgusting...

txusa03 · 05-23-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by geeslice

i dont know but that is disgusting...

if you are not asian or if you are asian but you spent most your childhood in the US, you will find these food discussion disgusting. But it is just food. I think it is better than eating roaches on Fear Factor. Just like the tropical fruit durian which has a very strong odor.

timzerofive · 05-23-2006, 02:53 PM

Naw, Kimchi's taste is good. It's almost like.... salsa in a way. But boy does it stink up the place. Imagine you're stuck in a space shuttle with kimchi, hahaha.

aapriadi · 05-23-2006, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeslice

i dont know but that is disgusting...

oh yeah? how bout cheese which smells like sh*t..disgusting for me too

shimshimhada · 05-23-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeslice

i dont know but that is disgusting...

Exactly, you don't know. I'll hide a container of it in your car somewhere if you come to the next DC Metro meet.

pokerface · 05-28-2006, 07:47 PM

i dont think kimchi smells that bad.

cheese is worse

E90Boy · 05-28-2006, 08:38 PM

I've eaten it before, it's ok. I've read an article somewhere that it's suppose to be good for you, I think in Health.

canucklion · 05-28-2006, 09:16 PM

man, Kimchi is just another form of pickled vegetable, it's NOT disgusting.

abc · 05-28-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

if you are not asian or if you are asian but you spent most your childhood in the US, you will find these food discussion disgusting. But it is just food. I think it is better than eating roaches on Fear Factor. Just like the tropical fruit durian which has a very strong odor.

what happened to Asians who spent entire childhood in the US.

abc · 05-28-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aapriadi

oh yeah? how bout cheese which smells like sh*t..disgusting for me too

exactly eh... dried, rotting milk, eh... especially those high priced, dry cheeses... i can understand how some people feel it smells like cat crap while others shave it all over their food.

shimshimhada · 05-28-2006, 09:46 PM

lol, I like cheese and kimchi. Especially those high priced dry ones (the good ones don't smell bad).

Same thing for kimchi, there are different types. Some people really don't know how to make good kimchi and it smells kinda bad.

ska///235i · 05-28-2006, 11:02 PM

kimchi = feet
but it taste ok, spicy cabbage

ksfrogman · 05-28-2006, 11:15 PM

Most cultures have some stinky tasty stuff, but I wouldn't take Limburger cheese, Lutefisk or Kim Chee aboard a tiny space capsule.

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txusa03 Major General 577 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	So you had Kimchi before? I am not korean but I have eaten it before, I am not sure if it is the same thing you are refering too. Some sort of veggie plant soaked in a spicy fluid in a jar (home made kimchi).
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 491 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	lol, I like cheese and kimchi. Especially those high priced dry ones (the good ones don't smell bad). Same thing for kimchi, there are different types. Some people really don't know how to make good kimchi and it smells kinda bad.
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