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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Sugar crystallization
Cause: Over-reduction of marinade syrup
Fix: Add corn syrup (10% by weight) to inhibit crystallization
Protein over-coagulation
Cause: Excessive sun-drying (>6 hours)
Fix: Control dehydration to 30-35% weight loss