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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Kiviak (Greenland): Whole fermented auks in seal skin, where muktuk provides the fermentation medium
Igunaq (Canadian Arctic): Fermented walrus where muktuk preparation techniques are adapted
Akutaq (Alaska): Mixed with berries and reindeer fat as an energy-rich dessert
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Rancidity
Cause: Oxidation of whale fat during storage
Fix: Store in airtight containers with seal oil
Over-fermentation
Cause: Prolonged anaerobic storage
Fix: Monitor fermentation time and temperature