The change in sample pH values before and after pasteurization was < 0.05) due to the high ascorbic acid content of the raw material. For each 100 mL CJD, the ascorbic acid content increased to approximately 80 mg. The ascorbic acid content of the pasteurized CJD varied between 81.39 and 113.5 mg/100 mL after the addition of 0.1% ascorbic acid to the formulations.