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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Origin: Yoruba people (Pre-colonial) — West Africa
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Excessive acetic acid formation
Cause: Prolonged exposure to oxygen during fermentation
Fix: Maintain anaerobic conditions with weighted lid
Mucilaginous texture
Cause: Overgrowth of Enterobacter cloacae
Fix: Lower pH below 4.2 with starter culture