Of course, this discovery also opens the door to a litany of questions about the quality of the food that asteroid mining could provide. It remains to be seen exactly how the organic matter from the rocks will be extracted and processed and whether or not the “food” that this material could potentially provide can be consumed. At this point, it’s unlikely that what can be grown will taste good, even with the skills of the best chef on the mission.
Although research has addressed some concerns, time and patience may lead to a solution to others, which are quite innovative.
Sources: Cambridge University Press