Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring


Brix meter for the food industry

August 2011 Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

The DeltaTrak Brix meter is a precise instrument that measures sugar content by using a sample of liquid from soft drinks, processed foods, concentrates or juice from fruit and vegetables. The instrument represents readings relative to the Brix scale, which is the primary unit of measure corresponding to the percent of dissolved sugar in an aqueous solution. This device can be used to verify ripeness of fruit and the sugar concentration of many foods and beverages.

The handheld analogue device measures the sugar content of foods and beverages by adding just a few drops of liquid to the prism and holding it up to a light source. The light is refracted as it passes through the liquid and measurements are read off of a Brix scale. The higher the Brix number the higher the sugar content. This handheld model is portable, compact and low cost, making it ideal for use in storage and processing facilities.



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