Does "starter" always indicate sourdough?

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NJtoTX
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Does "starter" always indicate sourdough? Apr 13, 2021 13:19:30 GMT

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Post by NJtoTX on Apr 13, 2021 13:19:30 GMT

I bought a "Deli Style Rye" from Central Market. Couldn't read ingredients.

They start "Water, white starter (organic wheat flour, water)..."

Tastes sourdoughy, but not offensively so. But to me, "deli style" indicates no sourdough.

I have named the dogs next door "STFU."

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Does "starter" always indicate sourdough? Apr 13, 2021 18:15:27 GMT enigma72 likes this

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Post by divtal on Apr 13, 2021 18:15:27 GMT

I'm not aware of bread varieties, other than sourdough, that have a "starter." And, flour and water is how a starter-is-started.

Perhaps, if it isn't very sour, they used it right away, rather than feeding it for a week, to 10 days, allowing it to develop strong flavor.

I've never given any thought to what "deli style," means.