hiivasäilyke
Hiivasäilyke is a term used to describe a stored culture of yeast intended for ongoing use in baking or brewing. It refers to maintaining a viable yeast population in a controlled medium so that it can be reused for successive fermentation batches. The concept is akin to keeping a small “stock” of yeast that can be refreshed and revived as needed.
In home and craft settings, hiivasäilyke usually means a small, sanitized container containing a yeast starter
For long-term, laboratory-style preservation, more specialized methods are used, such as freezing yeast in glycerol stocks
Maintaining a hiivasäilyke emphasizes cleanliness, proper sanitation, and periodic feeding or repitching to prevent contamination and