Quality & Freshness You Can Trust
Made with organic, non-GMO flour
Every pouch is printed with a batch number and expiration date
Approximately 2-year shelf life from purchase date
Freeze-dried for freshness and long-term stability
Made in the USA
Includes our signature Baker’s Dozen (13 packets instead of 12)
Which Starter Is Right for Your Customers?
Original San Francisco Style Sourdough Starter -Our Best Seller
Traditional tangy sourdough flavor, beginner-friendly, shelf stable, and ideal for everyday artisan bread bakers.
Available in 3 different bags. Our Original White Bag, Our Simple White Bag, and our Purple Bag. Simply select the look that fits your location best.
Mature Heirloom Starter
A heritage sourdough culture with artisan appeal and deeper traditional character. Ideal for experienced bakers and premium gift shoppers.
Gluten-Free San Francisco Style Starter
Our gluten-free version of classic San Francisco-style sourdough for specialty and wellness-minded customers.
Sure Start (Regular or Gluten-Free)
A fail-proof, beginner-friendly starter designed to make sourdough approachable and successful from day one.
Our Baker’s Dozen Signature
Every starter includes 13 dehydrated starter packets instead of 12 — our signature Baker’s Dozen value.
Bring authentic sourdough baking to the gluten-free kitchen. Our My Rustic Roots Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter (Original Formula) allows customers to create naturally fermented sourdough bread without wheat, making traditional sourdough accessible to gluten-free bakers.
This living culture is carefully cultivated using organic, non-GMO brown rice flour and then freeze-dried to preserve its natural fermentation power. Once activated with gluten-free flour and water, the starter becomes a living culture that can be maintained indefinitely and used to bake delicious gluten-free sourdough bread, pizza crust, pancakes, and more.
Each 12-gram packet contains enough starter culture to begin a new gluten-free sourdough starter at home. With proper care and regular feedings, the starter continues to grow and strengthen over time.
Gluten-free sourdough is one of the fastest growing niches among home bakers, and this product offers retailers a unique specialty item that appeals to customers seeking both traditional fermentation and gluten-free baking options.
Why Retailers Love It
• Serves the rapidly growing gluten-free baking market
• Shelf-stable product with a small retail footprint
• Strong margins and easy add-on item
• Pairs well with sourdough tools, bread bags, and baking kits
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