How do astronauts eat food in microgravity?

Astronaut food has to work in microgravity, where crumbs and droplets can float into equipment or a person’s eyes. For that reason, many foods are compressed, freeze-dried, thermostabilized, or sealed in pouches, and drinks are often sipped through straws. Some items are rehydrated with water, while others are warmed before eating. Space agencies have improved menus over the years to keep crews healthy and morale high, including tortillas instead of crumbly bread. Taste can also change in space, partly because fluid shifts affect smell and congestion.