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More or less starter in a recipe?

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Ittayd

More or less starter in a recipe?

I have seen recipes for the same dough weight and hydration that are with 250g starter vs 350g. What is the difference when starting with less or more starter? Does it take more to proof? Will it rise the same? 

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Lechem (not verified)

And different flavour profile.