Smack packs and yeast starter ?

[MeBrew2]

Is it better to smack, allow to swell then pitch to starter?

Or smack, pitch immediately to starter?

Wondering if the nutrients are more useful before multiplication or during... Or if it matters. Want that yeast as happy as possible so I thought I'd ask.

 

[flars]

You can use either method as long as the yeast are alive. The nutrient pack is included with the yeast as an indicator of viability.
You can be sure the yeast pack was mishandled if you break the nutrient pack three days before use and there is no sign of swelling.
If this does happen begin with a 1.020 starter as a check for live yeast.