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Thanks for all the feedback and information, here is some info on the experiments so far: adding 8 tbsp of lemon juice lowered the PH from 3.78 - 3.35 without affecting the taste; however the colour changed from a vibrant orange/yellow to a pale yellow  :( Rice vinegar had no affect, probably...

From the research Ive done, it looks like the problem is that the artichoke is an alkaline product and it equates to 50% of the ingredients, the vinegar only equates to around 30%, so I need to change the ratio of ingredients to be more acidic than alkaline; then I can add a little extra lemon...

Not ideal if I want to eventually sell it, not all retailers have or will give you fridge space!

Thanks for all the feedback, its been a busy holiday but we will start experimenting again next week! We are trying to get the product stable at home and will then send away for food analysis and shelf life testing. its unfortunate that most chilli sauces are cooked to extend shelf life as we...

Interesting on the levels of vinegar, although we want to get the shelf life to at least 6 months outside the fridge!     Another question, Ive read that PH4 is around the right level to preserve the sauce and stop any nasties growing; but is there a max level, so should I aim for PH4 or is it...

Thanks SalsaLady; Im waiting on my new PH tester and will start to experiment with the vinegar and ascorbic acid levels to see what results I get. I will give an update over the next few weeks!  

After trawling through the site, I don't think this question has been asked before, but apologies in advance if it has! Ive been developing a fresh chilli sauce, the main base is canned artichoke with roasted red pepper, chilli, spices, olive oil, white spiced vinegar & sugar. I do not cook the...

Wow that is a wealth of info, Ive just ordered my first PH tester on Amazon, thank you SalsaLady.   After trawling through the site, I don't think this question has been asked before, but apologies in advance if it has! Ive been developing a fresh chilli sauce, the main base is canned artichoke...