Scientists study microbiome of sourdough bread starters

More than 500 people from the U.S. to Thailand have sent their sourdough bread starters to be analyzed by microbiologist as part of the Sourdough Project, led by biologist Rob Dunn at North Carolina State University. “The project is trying to answer many questions,” says NPR. “How does a starter’s microbial ecosystem vary with different flours? How… » Read More

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