Is Sourdough Starter vegan?
Sourdough Starter
Sourdough Starter (also known as starter culture or sourdough culture) is a mixture of flour and water inhabited by wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria that leaven bread through fermentation. It is typically made from plant-based ingredients, though some recipes include dairy (e.g. yogurt). Bread leavened with sourdough starter is called sourdough bread.
| Also known as | Levain, Mother Dough, Sour Culture, Sourdough Culture, Starter Culture |
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| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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