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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
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Key Variables
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Excessive mold growth
Cause: Insufficient anaerobic conditions
Fix: Increase weight on fermentation vessel to maintain oxygen barrier
Incomplete melanoidin formation
Cause: Temperature fluctuations below 60°C
Fix: Maintain consistent 70-80°C for minimum 30 days