Tutorial: How to enjoy maple syrup in space

Uploaded on June 3, 2026

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Tutorial: How to enjoy maple syrup in space

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen demonstrates how best to eat maple syrup in space, to the amusement of his crewmates. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA)

Jeremy
There are many techniques for consuming maple syrup, but I’m using the butter cookie technique.
Would you like a butter cookie?
Reid
When you’re finished with that one, I would LOVE a… aww! 
Jeremy
This one is for you.
Reid
Really?
Jeremy
Ya!
Victor
Man, you only got two there because I want a butter cookie now! (laugh)
Reid
Jeremy, that’s amazing! Thank you! 
Jeremy
And it’s good for you. It comes out of trees. (laughter)
Jeremy
That’s good. 
Definitely a little taste of home.
Christina
I only fly with Canadians. They bring maple cookies and maple syrup.

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