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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Sand-fermented Kyoto turnips (Kansai region, Japan): Accelerates fermentation while adding mineral complexity to the delicate turnips
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Excessive mold growth
Cause: Insufficient salt concentration or uneven sand mixing
Fix: Scrape off top layer, increase salt by 2%, stir daily
Slimy texture
Cause: Overgrowth of Leuconostoc mesenteroides bacteria
Fix: Reduce temperature to 15°C, add 1% sake lees to inhibit