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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Origin: Inca Empire (Pre-Columbian (circa 1400-1530s AD)) — Andes Mountains
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Partial thawing
Cause: Daytime temperatures too low
Fix: Ensure consecutive freezing nights (-8°C/17°F minimum)
Enzymatic darkening
Cause: Incomplete foot-stomping (trampling to remove moisture)
Fix: Traditional 3-day alternating freeze-thaw cycle