Table 4. Average and range of pH values for initial and finished salsa products

Batch

Number

of jars sampled

Average initial

pH

of salsa

Average pH of finished salsa product

Range of pH values

for finished salsa

Control #1

6

4.3

3.9

3.8-3.9

Control #2

6

4.3

3.8

3.8-3.9

Control #3

6

4.3

3.9

3.8-3.9

Treatment #1

10

NA

3.9

3.8-3.9

Treatment #2

10

4.3

3.9

3.8-3.9

Treatment #3

8

4.1

3.9

3.8-3.9