sugar vs dme for yeast culturing/starters

[Chad Keven]

does anyone know if cane,dextrose,raw sugar is suitable for doing starters? dont have any dme at the moment and it costs ten bucks for a kilo.

does it adversely affect the way the yeast will metabolise maltose in subsequent fermentaions ie; when added to a brew?

any info appreciated

[Christian]

Yeast raised on sugar will be less inclined to chomp on maltose. Just get a can of LME - better value and you can still store what you don't use.