Northwest Ferments Desem (Whole Wheat) Sourdough Starter Culture Sourdough Starter Activate your starter culture:

Activate your starter culture:

1 packet Desem sourdough starter and instructions

The starter was traditionally grown in a bed of flour at cool temperatures until it reached sufficient maturity

Make your own whole grain bread with our Flemish Desem (Dutch for “leaven”) Starter

1 packet Desem sourdough starter culture

Northwest Ferments Desem (Whole Wheat) Sourdough Starter Culture Sourdough Starter Activate your starter culture:Make your own whole grain bread with our Flemish Desem (Dutch for leaven) Starter. You will receive: 1 packet Desem sourdough starter and instructions Desem (pronounced DAY zum) is both a type of sourdough starter and the resulting bread. Desem starter is widely used in Belgium to make healthy, nutrient rich bread. The starter was traditionally grown in a bed of flour at cool temperatures until it reached sufficient maturity. Desem starter is best