Have you wanted to own a sourdough starter but not been able to get one? Starters can be freeze dried and maintain all of their nutritional benefits. When you want to use it open the sealed package and place the starter in a jar or bowl, break it up, and add water then stir until it becomes the correct consistency again feed and your ready to use, its that easy! Starter will come with instructions on how to wake it up and start using it. Already have an established starter? Never hurts to have an extra sitting on the shelf ready to go if something happens to yours. Starter will last 25+ years on the shelf in the freeze dried package. Starter age is approximately 5 years old!