Hi Barbara, just about every starter that I have made has turned orangey pink. I know that this is not a good thing and so I discard the starter and then try again - and it happens again. What is actually causing this to happen? I am using stoneground rye but assume that any flour can be used and would not cause this to happen, I am storing it in a glass jar with a metal lid and mix up any new starter with my cleaned hands and then add it to the jar using a metal spoon. Any help as to what is the chemical process in the mix that causes this discolouration and any thoughts as to where I am going wrong would be very much appreciated. Thanks. John

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