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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Excessive bitterness remaining
Cause: Insufficient ash concentration or contact time
Fix: Increase ash-to-water ratio to 1:5 and extend soak time to 15 minutes
Mushy texture
Cause: Over-processing in high-pH solution
Fix: Reduce soak time to 3-5 minutes and immediately rinse with vinegar water