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Scientists make sourdough bread using yeast found in 5,000-year-old mummy

Team now plans to see if they can use yeast strains harvested from Ötzi the Iceman to brew beer too

Scientists make sourdough bread using yeast found in 5,000-year-old mummy

TL;DR

  • Scientists used yeast harvested from Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,000-year-old mummy.
  • The yeast was used to bake a sourdough loaf, which rose normally within 24 hours.
  • Researchers plan to investigate using the ancient yeast strains for brewing beer.
  • The yeast is thought to have entered Ötzi's body after his death and lives in cold conditions.

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