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Ancient Yeast Revived from Iceman Mummy to Bake Sourdough Bread
Published June 4, 2026
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Scientists have extracted yeast from the gut of an ancient frozen mummy and used it to bake sourdough bread. An intriguing blend of ancient methods meets modern tastes.
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Scientists successfully extracted and revived yeast from Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy found frozen in the Alps. The yeast was used to bake a loaf of sourdough bread, combining ancient and modern practices. This remarkable culinary experiment highlighted both the resilience of ancient microbes and the innovation of contemporary science, bridging history and gastronomy.
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