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(Anna Ault) wrote in message . com>...

> As I recall, the taste was good. Definitely better then
> storebought. No match for what I can get doing a three day build on
> my starter these days, but a very nice introduction. And very
> convenient.
>
> I believe that the beef trace refers to the medium they grow their
> stuff on (I seem to recall someone asking about that at the baking
> class I went too that they offered.)
>
> If your interested in trying it you might want to see if KA is
> offering a baking class near you -- they give you a free sample packet
> and a little cookbook. And the classes are nice.
>
>
> Anna

Thank you Anna,
Yes, I remember now keeping cultures in beef-broth and on blood-agar
plates when I was last in a micro lab, many years ago.

--Lisse