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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Mold development
Cause: Insufficient drying between sweating phases
Fix: Increase air circulation and reduce humidity during drying stages
Poor vanillin conversion
Cause: Inconsistent temperature during sweating
Fix: Maintain 45-50°C during enzymatic activation phases