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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Kumys therapy (Kazakh sanatoriums): Probiotic-rich base for gut health treatments
Balkaymak (Turkmenistan): Whipped into butter-like spread with salt
Kumys-cured meats (Mongolia): Tenderizing marinade for borts (air-dried beef)
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Excessive acetic acid
Cause: Overexposure to oxygen
Fix: Reduce headspace, use airlocks
Ropiness
Cause: Exopolysaccharide-producing bacteria
Fix: Filter through linen, adjust starter culture ratio