9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

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While you've probably heard a lot of jokes about the quality of in-flight food, airlines actually spend millions of dollars researching and developing the food they serve to their passengers. But no matter how much they spend, there are a few foods that rarely make it onto the plane.

According to a study commissioned by Lufthansa, dry air and low pressure affect how we perceive aroma and taste. It is estimated that we lose about 30% of our sense of taste while walking through clouds. To compensate for this loss of tasting ability, airlines often add seasonings to make food taste better.

Low pressure and dry cabin air are not the only factors that airlines have to deal with. There are many federal regulations governing food safety on aircraft.

Cost and efficiency are also factors when airlines choose what to offer on their flights. The dish should be simple enough and fairly inexpensive.

With all these factors in mind, here are 9 foods you rarely see on an airline's menu.

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9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

1. Soufflé.

Notoriously difficult to make under normal circumstances, this is a delicate dish and unlikely to survive the journey.

9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

2. Omelettes can be unappetizing on a plane.

While eggs are sometimes served in-flight, many airlines shy away from using them on their menus. Our greatly reduced senses of taste and smell make eggs unappetizing.

9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

3. Toast can trigger smoke detectors.

Despite some airlines resorting to this simple offer, fried toast remains one of the least offered items on flights. Toasting bread on an airplane can trigger smoke detectors.

9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

4. Durian fruits have a strong smell.

Durian is known as one of the stinkiest fruits on earth. So famous is its pungent aroma that it has been banned from public transport in Singapore, and one woman has even been banned from boarding a plane with it.

9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

5. Products related to molecular gastronomy.

Whimsical pieces of magic created using molecular gastronomy are found in fine restaurants in Barcelona and London, but not on your next budget airline flight. Airlines must prepare hundreds of thousands of meals a day quickly and efficiently. In molecular gastronomy, everything is complex, time-consuming, and delicate.

9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

6. Smelly cheeses are likely to bother passengers.

"Forbidden because of bad smell," smelly cheeses are rarely seen on airline menus.

9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

7. Peanuts are not suitable for allergy sufferers.

According to a recent study, there has been a 21% increase in peanut allergy since 2010.

9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

8. Sushi is very risky.

Cooked fish is a logistical challenge for most airlines, and raw fish is going to be a nightmare. Flight attendants simply don't have the practice or equipment needed to properly serve sushi.

9 Foods You Rarely See on an Airplane

9. Local delicacies.

Airlines cater to a global clientele hopping from country to country, so they must cater to a wide range of flavors and palettes and create many dishes. Local delicacies like Iceland's fermented shark fin or balut from the Philippines would be hard to find on international flights.

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