How do I store tempeh starter?
Tempeh starter should be kept in the refrigerator (2 – 6C) in a closed glass jar. When you open the fridge warm most air will enter the fridge and will condense on the objects in the fridge. In the glass jar the tempeh starter is protected and won’t get wet. For optimal storage it’s recommended to put some silica-gel (dehydrator) in the jar. This can be ordered at your local pharmacy. You should ask for the orange type which is not toxic, as opposed to the blue type which contains cobalt. When the gel is saturated the orange colour will disappear and the gel should be regenerated by placing in an oven at 110C during 1 hour.
