Table 3. Average and range of vacuum values for finished salsa products

Batch

Number

of jars sampled

Average vacuum

(in. of Hg.)

Range of vacuum values

(in. of Hg.)

Control #1

6

11.4

9.8-13.2

Control #2

6

8.8

7.5-10.0

Control #3

6

8.9

7.0-10.5

Treatment #1

10

9.1

7.5-12.0

Treatment #2

10

10.2

8.0-12.6

Treatment #3

8

9.5

9.0-10.5