{"product_id":"organic-sourdough-starter-30-year-mature-culture","title":"Organic Sourdough Starter – 30 Year Mature Culture","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Sourdough Starter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTry our Organic Sourdough Starter, taken directly from a mature culture that has been maintained for over 30 years and fed using organic flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYour sourdough starter is a live, active culture. During transit it may continue to ferment and, in some cases, can expand enough to escape from the pot and into the sealed bag. If this happens, don’t worry, it is completely normal and does not affect the quality of the starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSimply scrape any starter from inside the sterile bag back into a clean container. You only need a small amount of healthy starter to get it going again, and once fed according to the instructions, it will quickly become active and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThank you for understanding that live cultures can sometimes be a little enthusiastic on their journey!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis active live sourdough starter is taken directly from a mature culture that has been maintained for over 30 years and nourished using organic flour. Fully established and regularly fed, it provides a reliable foundation for naturally leavened baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnlike dehydrated starter, this culture arrives alive and fermenting. With a feed on arrival and a short adjustment period, it will be ready to bake with quickly and consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe culture produces balanced acidity and strong fermentation activity, making it suitable for a wide range of naturally leavened breads, pizza dough, focaccia and enriched recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA practical choice for bakers looking to begin with an established organic starter without the time and uncertainty of building one from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Active live sourdough starter\u003cbr\u003e• Maintained from a 30-year-old culture\u003cbr\u003e• Fed using organic flour\u003cbr\u003e• Fully established and regularly maintained\u003cbr\u003e• Ready to feed and bake with after arrival\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for bread, pizza, focaccia and enriched doughs\u003cbr\u003e• Reliable fermentation performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eType: Live active sourdough starter\u003cbr\u003eStarter Age: 30 years (original culture)\u003cbr\u003eHydration: 100% hydration\u003cbr\u003eForm: Fresh, active culture\u003cbr\u003eStorage: Refrigerate on arrival if not feeding immediately\u003cbr\u003eUse: Feed before baking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFull step-by-step activation and feeding instructions are included with every starter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourdough Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"Organic Starter","offer_id":57472188416344,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Organic Starter, WECK 580 ml Jar \u0026 Glass Lid","offer_id":57472188449112,"sku":null,"price":17.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0972\/4248\/files\/organic.png?v=1780913150","url":"https:\/\/sourdoughsupply.co.uk\/products\/organic-sourdough-starter-30-year-mature-culture","provider":"Sourdough Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}