Vending machines around the world have long been the domain of junk food. For instance, candy bars, potato chips, and pop. All the bad goodies I try and avoid.
However, not all airport food vending machines are full of terrible snacks. We have recently discovered some vending machines with healthy options to grab on the run.
One of the best things about airport food vending machines is that they are always open and never close.
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Hungry? Hunt Down One of These 5 Airport Food Vending Machines
1.Fresh orange juice extracting and vending machine at Beijing Airport (PEK)
The vending is stocked with whole oranges that are peeled, squeezed, and served in a cup to the customer all in a few seconds. There’s no sugar, preservatives, or other additives involved.
Location: Beijing Airport Terminal 2.
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2. Sally the Robot at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The robot serves up vibrant, forward-thinking meals via a touchscreen interface 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The unlimited accessibility of Sally is especially helpful to those traveling on flights arriving or departing when restaurants are closed.
Location: There are two Sally machines at Buffalo Airport near Gate 18.
3. Farmers Fridge at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD)
We love this healthy airport food concept. This airport food vending machine contains whole fresh food, recycled materials, a jar collector, and many have said its seriously delicious.
Locations: Concourse F in Terminal 2 and two Farmer’s Fridge machines located in baggage claim.
4. Orange Juice Machines at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
There are five orange juice machines at Moscow Domodedovo Airport.
Locations: The machines are located at different spots at landside: two machines are located on the ground floor of the terminal next to the international departures zone, another located next to Cinnabon, another is on the first floor, near the Sberbank office. You can also find another juice station on the first floor next to the escalators.
5. A cup of noodles vending machine at Changi Airport Singapore (SIN)
Changi Airport Singapore is rated as one of the best airports in the world. However, when you are starving, instant noodle vending machines may become your main attraction.
Airport vending machines have upgraded with some healthy food options. It’s about time the trend has landed to help curb travel hunger.
Have you encountered a healthy airport food vending machine? Let us know in your comments below.