Dehydrated Sourdough Starter

Sourdough is full of multiple benefits and all around yummy, but creating a starter from scratch can be tricky and can be challenging to establish. A dehydrated starter is one that is already active and growing, just with the water removed. Once you start feeding it, it comes to life quickly and greatly improves your chances of success sourdough baking. 

Each starter comes with an easy guide on how to rehydrate it so there is no guessing on what to do. 

Sourdough contains lactobacillus bacteria, which produces lactic acid that aids digestion. The bacteria also interact with yeast to pre-digest starches, which can reduce bloating and digestive discomfort. Sourdough also contains natural prebiotics, like beta-glucan, which promote digestive health. The fermentation process gives sourdough prebiotic and probiotic-like properties. The fiber and polyphenols in sourdough also fuel gut microbes. Sourdough's high fiber content and fermentation process can help people with blood sugar management issues. The fermentation process also changes the structure of the bread's molecules, which slows down absorption and lowers the glycemic index. This can help keep blood sugar and insulin levels lower, which may prevent insulin resistance and diabetes. The fermentation process reduces the phytate content in sourdough, which can increase the body's ability to absorb minerals like iron. The lactic acid bacteria in sourdough also increase antioxidants, which can protect cells from damage that can lead to serious diseases. Sourdough can also help raise serotonin levels in the brain, which can improve mood and make people feel happier and more relaxed. I believe this to even more be true when you eat it hot out of the oven!

 Ingredients: organic flour, filtered water.