Introducing Pocket Infrared Brix Meters by Atago!

Do you work in the food and beverage industry, and you're tired of cutting up and wasting fruit to obtain a Brix measurement? Atago Instruments has solved this issue for you! The Hikari series of pocket Brix meters use infrared technology to collect Brix measurements in fruit.

About Atago Hikari Refractometers

For almost 80 years, Atago has been a leader in manufacturing meters designed for use in the food and beverage industry. In this article, we will introduce you to their newest and boldest range yet, Hikari IR Brix meters. The Hikari range of IR Brix meters by Atago simplifies the measurement of Brix in all aspects of the food and beverage production and supply chain. All units in this range are battery operated and pocket-sized, ensuring you can take measurements anytime, anywhere.

These meters can obtain an accurate Brix measurement by merely touching the surface of the fruit and pressing a button. There's no cutting or squeezing of fruit before taking a measurement. There's no wiping and cleaning after measurements. This nondestructive process facilitates a complete inspection of batches. What's more, as the measured fruit remains intact, it can then be shipped or sold, meaning less wastage of valuable products.

Figure 1. Touch against or place the fruit onto the lens and press the start button for a mess-free measurement. 

Fruit Brix measurements are obtained by touching the fruit on or pressing the meter against the meters specific fruit variety. The specially designed sensor head fits well against the surface of the fruit, allowing you to take indoor and outdoor measurements without interference from external light. 

Hikari IR Brix Refractometers

Instrument Choice stocks all eight varieties of Hikari IR Brix meters, each designed for a specific fruit measuring application. Check out the eight meters and their specifications below.

NEW! Pocket IR Brix Meter PAL-HIKARi 4 (Strawberry) 
Product Code: IC-PAL-HIKARi 4 

Specifications

Measurement Fruit: Strawberry

Brix Range:4.0 to 21.0%

Resolution:0.1%

Accuracy: ±1.5% (Guaranteed accuracy range: 15.0 to 30.0°C

Repeatability: ± 1%

Temperature Compensation: 5.0 to 30.0°C (acclimate grape to ambient temperature)

Pocket IR Brix Meter PAL-HIKARi 16 (Cherry) 
Product Code: IC-PAL-HIKARi 16

Specifications 

Measurement Fruit: Cherry

Brix Range:12.0 to 26.0%

Resolution:0.1%

Accuracy: ± 1.5% (Guaranteed accuracy range at 10.0 to 35 C. Accuracy may be affected by product type and measurement environment)

Repeatability: ±1%

Temperature Compensation: 5.0 to 35.0°C (acclimate cherries to ambient temperature)

Pocket IR Brix Meter PAL-HIKARi 12 (Asian Pear) 
Product Code: IC-PAL-HIKARi 12

Specifications

Measurement Fruit: Pear

Brix Range: 10.0 to 16.0%

Resolution:0.1%

Accuracy: ± 1.5% (Pear varieties and measurement environment may affect accuracy)

Repeatability: ±0.5%

Temperature Compensation: 5.0 to 35.0 C (acclimate pears to ambient temperature)

Pocket IR Brix Meter PAL-HIKARi 10 (Peach) 
Product Code: IC-PAL-HIKARi 10 

Specifications

Measurement Fruit: Peach

Brix Range: 8.0 to 20.0%

Resolution: 0.1%

Accuracy: ± 1.5% (Peach varieties and measurement environment may affect accuracy)

Repeatability: ±1.0%

Temperature Compensation: 5.0 to 35.0 C (acclimate peaches to ambient temperature)

Pocket IR Brix Meter PAL-HIKARi 5 (Apple) 
Product Code: IC-PAL-HIKARi 5 

Specifications

Measurement Fruit: Apple

Brix Range: 10.0 to 18.0%

Resolution: 0.1%

Accuracy: ± 1% (Accuracy may be affected by product type and measurement environment)

Repeatability: ±0.5%

Temperature Compensation: 5.0 to 35.0 C (acclimate apples to ambient temperature)

Pocket IR Brix Meter PAL-HIKARi 3 MINi 
Product Code: IC-PAL-HIKARi 3 MINi 

Specifications

Measurement Fruit: Cherry Tomatoes

Brix Range: 3.0 to 15.0%

Resolution: 0.1%

Accuracy: ±1.5% (Accuracy may be affected by product type and measurement environment)

Repeatability:± 1%

Temperature Compensation: 15.0 to 30.0 C (acclimate cherry tomatoes to ambient temperature)

Pocket IR Brix Meter PAL-HIKARi 2 (Grapes) 
Product Code: IC-PAL-HIKARi 2 

Specifications

Measurement Fruit: Grapes (Recommended sample size is 15 mm or greater in diameter.)

Brix Range: 10.0 to 25.0%

Resolution: 0.1%

Accuracy: ± 1.5% (Guaranteed accuracy range: 15.0 to 30.0 C; Grape varieties and measurement environment may affect accuracy.)

Repeatability: ±1%

Temperature Compensation: 15.0 to 30.0 C (acclimate grape to ambient temperature)

Conclusion 

The range of Hikari pocket IR Brix meters provides an innovative way of measuring Brix that's mess and waste-free. If you are reliant on fast and accurate Brix measurements of strawberry, cherry, pear, peach, apple, cherry tomato, or grapes, a Hikari meter is a surefire way to decrease waste and maximise process efficiencies.

Want to know more about the range of Hikari Brix IR meters? Contact one of the Instrument Choice Scientists. We're here to help! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].