{"product_id":"wholemeal-sourdough-starter-30-year-mature-culture-1","title":"Wholemeal Sourdough Starter – 30 Year Mature Culture","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWholemeal Sourdough Starter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTry our Wholemeal Sourdough Starter, taken directly from a mature culture that has been maintained for over 30 years and fed using wholemeal flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 fed with wholemeal flour. Wholemeal-fed starters are often prized for their strong activity, rich flavour development and robust fermentation performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eArriving alive and active, this starter requires only a feed and a short adjustment period before it is ready to use in your baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSuitable for everything from rustic country loaves and wholemeal breads to pizza dough, focaccia and everyday sourdough baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA practical choice for bakers who appreciate the character and fermentation strength that wholemeal flour can bring to a mature starter culture.\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 wholemeal flour\u003cbr\u003e• Strong fermentation activity\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":"Wholemeal Starter","offer_id":57472379650392,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wholemeal Starter, WECK 580 ml Jar \u0026 Glass Lid","offer_id":57472379683160,"sku":null,"price":17.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0972\/4248\/files\/wholemeal.png?v=1780913150","url":"https:\/\/sourdoughsupply.co.uk\/products\/wholemeal-sourdough-starter-30-year-mature-culture-1","provider":"Sourdough Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}