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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Mold growth
Cause: Insufficient salt or exposure to oxygen
Fix: Discard batch, ensure proper salt ratio and anaerobic conditions
Weak fermentation
Cause: Low ambient temperature or inactive wild yeast
Fix: Move to warmer location or add small amount of active fermentation starter