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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Bacalhau (Portugal): Salt-cured cod forms the base for hundreds of traditional dishes
Kimchi (Korea): Dry salting of cabbage precedes lacto-fermentation
Gravlax (Scandinavia): Dry cure with salt/sugar/dill creates characteristic texture
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Case hardening
Cause: Excessive surface salt concentration forming impermeable crust
Fix: Adjust salt ratio or humidity during curing
Rancidity
Cause: Lipid oxidation in fatty fish/meats
Fix: Use antioxidant spices (e.g., rosemary) or vacuum packaging