7 Things We Love About Sourdough

1

Sourdough is recorded to be made 5720 years ago

2

It is a natural starter. Sourdough relies on
naturally occurring yeast and bacteria to make the bread rise

3

Average sourdough is higher in protein than white and brown bread

4

Less Phytates.
One study found that sourdough fermentation meant the yeast would have 50% less phytates compared to using conventional yeast

5

Studies suggest it is healthy for your gut. Sourdough may be better if you have wheat sensitivity and be easier to digest than other breads, possibly due to its prebiotics, as well as the probiotics created during the fermentation process.

6

Average sourdough has less sugar than white and brown bread

7

Sourdough bread is thought to have a low glycemic index (GI), a measure of the impact a food has on blood sugar

https://www.sustainweb.org/realbread/articles/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4488771/