Perfect Pairings & Recipes forSourdough Starter

The perfect flavour pairings for sourdough starter according to data science.

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Flavour Analysis

Sourdough starter’s first impression is emphatic bready aroma, but vinegar, kefir and wheat soon reveal the profile beneath. A malt note contributes toasted aroma, while an alcohol note adds boozy warmth, and loam and sulphur notes give the profile further complexity.

Dominant Flavour Families

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Flavour profile of sourdough starter

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Yeasty

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Sourdough starter

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Bready, dough-like fermented aroma resembling freshly baked bread or active yeast dough. Strong in sourdough starter.

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