Thanks for the responses. Yeah, I wasn't sure if the proteins in that sediment were needed to get the maximum yeast growth. I know with standard DME starters it's usually suggested that you include some of the hot break from the pan and alternatively it will be there by default if you boil...
In attempt to resurrect this old thread... I'm just curious if the rest of you who have canned wort pour the whole thing in your starter or do you try to only get the clear wort and leave the sediment behind?
I'll post a pic of one of my jars.
Just kicked off my batch last night (actually it ended up taking into the wee morning :p).
I followed the recipe except I added 1/2 lb of carapils, 1/2 lb of rice hulls (was afraid of a stuck sparge on my first all-grain), and I used WLP300 which I had washed from my previous Dunkelweizen...