On Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:38:27 +0100, Corey Richardson
> wrote:

>After much success with my starter, I'd like to store some for future
>use and as a reserve in case something goes wrong with my main
>starter. I'd also like to pass some on to friends and family via post.
>
>In your experience, which would be the best way to do this - dry and
>freeze? If so, how long would a sleeping starter last in the freezer
>and still be viable? Should it be mixed with an anti-freeze, say
>glycerine, before hand?
>
>Many thanks for all replies.

Hi Corey,

There are many who claim that certain lactobacilli will not
survive freezing.

For that reason, I would not give it a try:

You might find that when you thaw it out you have an active
starter, but not the one you started with.

I'd suggest the "noodle" method:

Take some active starter, and add flour to it until it is
stiff. Then roll it out paper thin, and allow it to dry
overnight.

Break up the curly "chips" that will result, put some in a
plastic bag, put it in an envelope, and send it off in the
mail.

All the best,
--
Kenneth

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