Diversity Dough Culture Starter: 6 Hand-Selected Live Strains
Six probiotic strains, hand-selected by Kirsty for the research behind each one, blended with a diverse mix of fibres and resistant starches. Everything you need to bake a grain-free, gut-loving dough at home.
Not another isolated fibre supplement. The strains in this blend arrive live and active, combined with real whole-food fibres rather than sealed in a capsule. What you make with it is real food.
- The easiest way to feed your gut good fibre
- Real food, real fibres. Not a lab powder.
- Easy as 1, 2, 3
- Six strains. Each chosen for the research behind it.
- What's in the sachet
- Free from
- Suitable for
- Made for people who care about real food
- Recipes to get you started
- Books and inspiration
- Meet Kirsty
- The Culture Guarantee
- About shipping live cultures
- Common questions
Your gut microbiome thrives on variety. The trillions of bacteria living in the gut feed on diverse fibres and resistant starches, and most of us find it hard to get that range into a normal day. Diversity Dough is built to make it simple: a blend of whole-food fibres and live strains that you turn into a grain-free dough at home.
Most gut support products are isolated compounds, designed in a lab and sealed in a capsule.
Ours is the opposite. Live strains blended with real whole-food fibres like green banana flour, slippery elm, tiger nut, flaxseed and psyllium. You knead it into a dough and bake real food, from sachet to loaf. This is food-as-medicine in the most literal sense.
- Receive your Diversity Dough Culture Starter
- Add the Diversity Dough Premix
- Knead the dough, bake, and enjoy
What you'll need at home: the Diversity Dough Premix to bring your dough together. For the full method, follow our step-by-step guide, How to make Diversity Dough.
Kirsty personally hand-selects every strain in our cultures based on what's been studied in published microbiome research, and what she's seen work over years of clinical experience with her community. This blend leans on Bifidobacterium, the species that help ferment fibre and plant matter in the gut.
Saccharomyces boulardii. A friendly probiotic yeast widely studied in clinical research, particularly for gut microbiome support during and after antibiotic use.
Bifidobacterium infantis. A keystone species in the infant gut. Researched extensively for its foundational role in microbiome development.
Bifidobacterium bifidum. A foundational gut species, researched for its role in digestion and microbial diversity.
Bifidobacterium longum. A widely-studied species in gut-brain axis research. Naturally abundant in healthy adult gut populations.
Bifidobacterium lactis. Researched for its role in gut transit and microbial diversity. A widely-included species in microbiome studies.
Bifidobacterium breve. Naturally abundant in the infant gut and studied in microbiome research for its role in fermenting fibre and supporting microbial diversity.
For deeper reading on the research behind each strain, visit our Culture Page.
- 6 live probiotic strains (listed above)
- A diverse blend of whole-food fibres and resistant starches: coconut flour, tapioca flour, green banana flour, slippery elm powder, tiger nut flour, ground flaxseed, psyllium powder and salt
35 billion live cells per cup, a depth of fermented food that no isolated fibre powder or single-strain supplement comes close to.
- Gluten and grains
- Dairy
- Soy
- D-Lactate
- Yeast
- Preservatives, artificial colours and flavours
- GMO ingredients
- Vegan-friendly
Grain-free, low-carb, nut-free, casein-free, egg-free, fructose-free, FODMAP-friendly and paleo eating patterns. Kultured Wellness program approved.
Our community spans:
- Home bakers who want grain-free bread that also loves the gut
- Families looking to get more diverse fibre into everyday meals
- Health-conscious adults exploring the gut microbiome
- People eating grain-free or paleo who miss a good dough
- Anyone drawn to food-as-medicine and traditional fermentation
Once you've made your first batch, there's a whole world of things to bake. A few favourites from our kitchen to get you inspired:
Ready to expand your baking? Our Nourish with Diversity eBook is full of Diversity Dough recipes and ideas to keep things interesting.
Prefer a book in hand? Kultured Keto is our hard-copy cookbook, packed with gut-friendly, keto-friendly recipes and all the detail behind them.
Founder, Kultured Wellness
"I hand-select every strain in our cultures based on what's been studied in the research, and what I've seen work in clinical practice with my community over years.
With Diversity Dough, I wanted a simple way to get real diversity of fibre and live strains into everyday food. Not isolated in a capsule. Not designed in a lab. Just real whole foods you bake at home.
This isn't just another supplement in a sachet. It's food as medicine, the way fermented foods have nourished cultures for thousands of years. Just better understood, more diverse, and made with the love and care it deserves."
Kirsty
If your first bake doesn't work, for any reason, send us a quick message and we'll send you a new starter, free of charge. No quizzing, no troubleshooting required.
We've got you. That's why we offer it.
View T&Cs HERE.
Our cultures are alive and active. They may expand in their packets and arrive bubbly or fizzy in the post. That's completely normal and a sign they're alive and well. They're robust and stay viable at room temperature, so don't worry if they arrive warm.
Once it arrives, store your starter in the fridge and use it any time before the 6-month expiry date printed on the packet. Unlike our liquid cultures, Diversity Dough shouldn't be frozen, so keep it in the fridge rather than the freezer. Enjoy the process and have fun!
What do I make with it?
A grain-free, gut-friendly dough. Combined with the Diversity Dough Premix, you knead it into a dough you can bake into bread, rolls, pizza bases and more. Our step-by-step guide walks you through it.
Do I need the premix?
Yes. The starter and the Diversity Dough Premix are designed to work together, so you'll want both to make your dough.
Is it really gluten and grain free?
Yes. Diversity Dough is grain-free and gluten-free, built on whole-food fibres like green banana, tiger nut, coconut and tapioca rather than grains.
What if my first batch doesn't work?
That's exactly why the Culture Guarantee exists. If your first bake doesn't work, we replace the starter free. No questions asked.
How should I store it, and how long does it last?
Keep your starter in the fridge and use it any time before the 6-month expiry date printed on the packet. Unlike our liquid cultures, Diversity Dough shouldn't be frozen, so store it in the fridge rather than the freezer.
Is it suitable for children?
Many of our customers enjoy Diversity Dough with their families. As with any fermented or high-fibre food, start with small amounts to allow the body to adjust. For specific concerns about your child, we recommend speaking with your healthcare practitioner.
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
Live fermented foods have been part of many cultural diets for generations, including during pregnancy. As with any dietary change in pregnancy, we recommend checking with your healthcare practitioner first.
Have a question that isn't answered here? Check out our full FAQ, or read more on our Culture Page about the strains and the research behind them.
The easiest way to feed your gut good fibre
Your gut microbiome thrives on variety. The trillions of bacteria living in the gut feed on diverse fibres and resistant starches, and most of us find it hard to get that range into a normal day. Diversity Dough is built to make it simple: a blend of whole-food fibres and live strains that you turn into a grain-free dough at home.
Real food, real fibres. Not a lab powder.
Most gut support products are isolated compounds, designed in a lab and sealed in a capsule.
Ours is the opposite. Live strains blended with real whole-food fibres like green banana flour, slippery elm, tiger nut, flaxseed and psyllium. You knead it into a dough and bake real food, from sachet to loaf. This is food-as-medicine in the most literal sense.
Easy as 1, 2, 3
- Receive your Diversity Dough Culture Starter
- Add the Diversity Dough Premix
- Knead the dough, bake, and enjoy
What you'll need at home: the Diversity Dough Premix to bring your dough together. For the full method, follow our step-by-step guide, How to make Diversity Dough.
Six strains. Each chosen for the research behind it.
Kirsty personally hand-selects every strain in our cultures based on what's been studied in published microbiome research, and what she's seen work over years of clinical experience with her community. This blend leans on Bifidobacterium, the species that help ferment fibre and plant matter in the gut.
Saccharomyces boulardii. A friendly probiotic yeast widely studied in clinical research, particularly for gut microbiome support during and after antibiotic use.
Bifidobacterium infantis. A keystone species in the infant gut. Researched extensively for its foundational role in microbiome development.
Bifidobacterium bifidum. A foundational gut species, researched for its role in digestion and microbial diversity.
Bifidobacterium longum. A widely-studied species in gut-brain axis research. Naturally abundant in healthy adult gut populations.
Bifidobacterium lactis. Researched for its role in gut transit and microbial diversity. A widely-included species in microbiome studies.
Bifidobacterium breve. Naturally abundant in the infant gut and studied in microbiome research for its role in fermenting fibre and supporting microbial diversity.
For deeper reading on the research behind each strain, visit our Culture Page.
What's in the sachet
- 6 live probiotic strains (listed above)
- A diverse blend of whole-food fibres and resistant starches: coconut flour, tapioca flour, green banana flour, slippery elm powder, tiger nut flour, ground flaxseed, psyllium powder and salt
35 billion live cells per cup, a depth of fermented food that no isolated fibre powder or single-strain supplement comes close to.
Free from
- Gluten and grains
- Dairy
- Soy
- D-Lactate
- Yeast
- Preservatives, artificial colours and flavours
- GMO ingredients
- Vegan-friendly
Suitable for
Grain-free, low-carb, nut-free, casein-free, egg-free, fructose-free, FODMAP-friendly and paleo eating patterns. Kultured Wellness program approved.
Made for people who care about real food
Our community spans:
- Home bakers who want grain-free bread that also loves the gut
- Families looking to get more diverse fibre into everyday meals
- Health-conscious adults exploring the gut microbiome
- People eating grain-free or paleo who miss a good dough
- Anyone drawn to food-as-medicine and traditional fermentation
Recipes to get you started
Once you've made your first batch, there's a whole world of things to bake. A few favourites from our kitchen to get you inspired:
Books and inspiration
Ready to expand your baking? Our Nourish with Diversity eBook is full of Diversity Dough recipes and ideas to keep things interesting.
Prefer a book in hand? Kultured Keto is our hard-copy cookbook, packed with gut-friendly, keto-friendly recipes and all the detail behind them.
Meet Kirsty
Founder, Kultured Wellness
"I hand-select every strain in our cultures based on what's been studied in the research, and what I've seen work in clinical practice with my community over years.
With Diversity Dough, I wanted a simple way to get real diversity of fibre and live strains into everyday food. Not isolated in a capsule. Not designed in a lab. Just real whole foods you bake at home.
This isn't just another supplement in a sachet. It's food as medicine, the way fermented foods have nourished cultures for thousands of years. Just better understood, more diverse, and made with the love and care it deserves."
Kirsty
The Culture Guarantee
If your first bake doesn't work, for any reason, send us a quick message and we'll send you a new starter, free of charge. No quizzing, no troubleshooting required.
We've got you. That's why we offer it.
View T&Cs HERE.
About shipping live cultures
Our cultures are alive and active. They may expand in their packets and arrive bubbly or fizzy in the post. That's completely normal and a sign they're alive and well. They're robust and stay viable at room temperature, so don't worry if they arrive warm.
Once it arrives, store your starter in the fridge and use it any time before the 6-month expiry date printed on the packet. Unlike our liquid cultures, Diversity Dough shouldn't be frozen, so keep it in the fridge rather than the freezer. Enjoy the process and have fun!
Common questions
What do I make with it?
A grain-free, gut-friendly dough. Combined with the Diversity Dough Premix, you knead it into a dough you can bake into bread, rolls, pizza bases and more. Our step-by-step guide walks you through it.
Do I need the premix?
Yes. The starter and the Diversity Dough Premix are designed to work together, so you'll want both to make your dough.
Is it really gluten and grain free?
Yes. Diversity Dough is grain-free and gluten-free, built on whole-food fibres like green banana, tiger nut, coconut and tapioca rather than grains.
What if my first batch doesn't work?
That's exactly why the Culture Guarantee exists. If your first bake doesn't work, we replace the starter free. No questions asked.
How should I store it, and how long does it last?
Keep your starter in the fridge and use it any time before the 6-month expiry date printed on the packet. Unlike our liquid cultures, Diversity Dough shouldn't be frozen, so store it in the fridge rather than the freezer.
Is it suitable for children?
Many of our customers enjoy Diversity Dough with their families. As with any fermented or high-fibre food, start with small amounts to allow the body to adjust. For specific concerns about your child, we recommend speaking with your healthcare practitioner.
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
Live fermented foods have been part of many cultural diets for generations, including during pregnancy. As with any dietary change in pregnancy, we recommend checking with your healthcare practitioner first.
Have a question that isn't answered here? Check out our full FAQ, or read more on our Culture Page about the strains and the research behind them.
