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Surface mold contamination
Cause: Insufficient brine coverage or salt concentration
Fix: Skim mold immediately, increase brine salinity by 0.5%
Excessive softening
Cause: Overactive pectinase enzymes from certain LAB strains
Fix: Use colder fermentation (16-18°C) and limit reuse to 3 brine cycles