Scientists turn yeast found in gut of ancient mummy into ‘very good’ sourdough bread — beer’s next
Scientists have successfully used yeast from the gut of the ancient Iceman, Oetzi, to create a high-quality sourdough bread. The research highlights the diverse microbial life found in Oetzi's well-preserved body, which has been a valuable resource for understanding ancient diets. The team is also exploring the potential for brewing beer with the ancient yeast strains.
- ▪Yeast found in Oetzi's gut was used to bake a loaf of sourdough bread.
- ▪The study revealed a variety of ancient and modern microbes in Oetzi's body.
- ▪Researchers are considering using the ancient yeast for brewing beer.
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World News Scientists turn yeast found in gut of ancient mummy into ‘very good’ sourdough bread — beer’s next By Zoe Hussain Published June 4, 2026, 10:46 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Very mummy in my tummy. Scientists used yeast found in an ancient Iceman’s guts to bake “very good” sourdough bread and have beer-making next on their list. German hikers stumbled upon the mummified remains of Oetzi in northern Italy in 1991 — roughly 5,300 years after he was killed by an arrow while strolling through the Alps, according to scientific journals. 3 Scientists used yeast found in Oetzi’s guts to bake a loaf of sourdough bread.
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