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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Case hardening
Cause: Excessive heat/smoke exposure forming impermeable surface layer
Fix: Lower smoking temperature (below 60°C) and increase humidity
Rancidity
Cause: Oxidation of remaining fats during prolonged storage
Fix: Vacuum seal with oxygen absorbers and store in cool/dark conditions