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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Origin: Thai people (Traditional) — Southeast Asia
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Primary Reaction
Proteolysis and lipolysis
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Key Variables
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Excessive sulfur production
Cause: Over-fermentation or temperature fluctuations
Fix: Reduce fermentation time by 20% and maintain stable 18-22°C environment
Insufficient preservation
Cause: Inadequate salt concentration or temperature control
Fix: Increase salt brine to 25% concentration and inspect eggs regularly