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Premier Research Labs www.prlabs.com "Nutrition that really works"Refractometer The refractometer is an indispensable tool for selecting the best foods to eat (whether they are labeled organic or not). With this simple, robust instrument, all you need is just a couple of drops of juice or sap of a plant (i.e.

the best foods to consume. It is also an invaluable tool for use in home gardening or farming for plant and crop

management. The refractometer measures brix levels, (which are a measure of plant sugars, mineral and vitamin content), protein levels and TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). The link between high brix levels and inherent pest and disease resistance has been conclusively established. Conversely, low brix levels are equated with poorly grown crops, poor mineralization and nutriture. Good brix levels (generally above 12) also ensure im- proved taste, longer shelf-life and better yields. High brix levels indicate good phosphorus levels in a plant, and a blurry dividing line on the brix reading scale can indicate food calcium levels in a plant.

Using the refractometer to test the

quality of an apple also known as a Brix Meter

Refractometer

A single invaluable tool that can be used to evaluate the best foods for consumption or used in gardening/farming - to predict yield, quality, pest and disease pressure and stress resistance.

Key Features

This handheld refractometer mea-

sures brix levels from 0-32 (Brix is named after an early researcher in assessed the density of plant juices and their relationship to healthy produce)

This meter has an automatic tem-

perature compensation feature to carry test produce before you buy (your goal is to consume fruits and veg- etables that have a brix level of at Premier Research Labs www.prlabs.com "Nutrition that really works"

Mode of Action

The solids bend the light as it passes through the sample that is placed on the viewing plate. The amount of bend or degree of rotation due to the sample relates to the reading on the scale seen through the eyepiece. Generally, plant sap levels above 8 are good and 12 excel- lent. Some commentators have theorized that there is no conclusive upper limit as, year after year, some growers have found that their brix levels can continue to increase.

Calibration

tilled or de-ionized water and wipe dry.

2. Place a few drops of distilled or de-ionized water on

the water sample evenly over the viewing glass.

3. Look through the eyepiece and rotate the eyepiece to

focus the viewing scale.

4. A horizontal line will be visible and should intersec-

tion with zero on the viewing scale.

5. If the line passes through the zero, then the unit is

measuring zero and is calibrated and ready for use.

6. If the line does not run through the zero, then the plas-

tic cover on the tuning screw should be removed (locat- ed on the top of the unit) and the adjusting screw turned either clockwise or anticlockwise to either lift or lower the horizontal line as required using the provided screw- driver. The tuning process is synonymous with zeroing then the plastic cover on the tuning screw should be re- moved (located on the top of the unit) and the adjusting screw turned either clockwise or anticlockwise to either lift or lower the horizontal line.

Points to Note

Measuring the brix of a plants sap gives an immediate overview of the general health of a plant or crop at any stage of production. Measuring the brix of a fruit's or vegetable's juice can indicate the taste and potential shelf life of the pro- duce after harvest. (i.e. low brix means poor taste andquotesdbs_dbs3.pdfusesText_6