Table 1. Processing parameters for bench-top and scale-up operations in salsa

production

Batch

Actual processing

yield

(no. jars)

Total filling

time

(min.)

Cilantro residence time

(min.)

Total processing time

(min.)

Total processing time

/jar

Control #1

31

19

25

67

2.2

Control #2

32

15

20

57

1.8

Control #3

31

13

19

67

2.2

Treatment #1

133

12

27

47

0.4

Treatment #2

358

31

38

78

0.2

Treatment #3

614

55

64

98

0.1