Sourdough Facts
Sourdough has an enticing, tangy, flavor.
Sourdough is a term that refers to both bread and the starter used to make it. The sourdough starter begins with a combination of flour and water.
When flour is mixed with liquid, lactobacilli bacteria, and wild yeast - the flour and your environment start working together. This process generates the by-products that cause bread to rise and its rich flavor.
The signature flavor comes from the friendly bacteria and yeast, which produces flavorful lactic and acetic acid in rising bread dough.
Create your own starter and experience how it becomes part of the family - a living part of your home that thrives on flour, water, and lots of love (and grace). If you are gluten-free (welcome to the club!) you can create your very own gluten-free sourdough starter. However, many with IBS, gluten sensitivity, or gluten intolerance can handle sourdough with no issues due to the breakdown of gluten during the fermentation process.
Even more Sourdough Facts:
Sourdough is easy to digest - providing nutrients, healthy carbs, protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins.
Sourdough has a lower glycemic index - less likely to spike blood sugar.
Sourdough is a better option for gluten sensitivity.
Sourdough has more “good acids” leading to easier digestion.
Sourdough provides healthy bacteria and less yeast - acts as a prebiotic which means the fiber in the bread helps feed the “good” bacteria in your intestines.
Sourdough is a natural process with clean ingredients - it is the oldest form of leavened bread.
Sourdough has fewer preservatives - it contains acetic acid (a natural preservative) so you can opt out of the hazardous build-up of preservatives found in the food supply chain.
Sourdough is good for your gut and builds up good bacteria.
Sourdough is nutritious - containing a variety of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals. Sourdough bread has small to moderate amounts of iron, manganese, calcium, B1-B6, B12, folate, zinc, potassium, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, selenium, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
Sourdough has simple ingredients - a basic loaf contains flour, water, and salt.
Sourdough tastes great! What’s not to love?