Thanks for your reply! ---Ned
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Mac wrote:

>On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 15:58:11 -0600, Ned Gatewood wrote:
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>>Please settle a dispute between my wife and me. I am unable to find the
>>answer in FAQ's. When taking a starter from the frig to feed and there
>>is a sizable quantity of black liquid on top, should this be disposed
>>of, or incorporated into the starter?
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>I don't think there is a right answer. I have seen both courses
>recommended. Personally I always stir my starter up until it is
>homogeneous before I use it.
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>>And what is this black liquid?
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>Around here, people call it "hooch" or "refrigerator hooch." I guess it is
>just an aqueous solution containing fermentation byproducts, the soluble
>components of flour, and protoplasm. If I had to guess, I would say that
>it is mostly fermentation byproducts.
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>>Thanks!
>>Ned
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>You're welcome.
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>--Mac
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