Have you ever wondered why dried fruits like raisins, figs, or pomegranate arils stay edible for months without catching fungus or losing flavor? The answer lies in understanding one of the most critical aspects of food preservation — moisture content.Moisture in dried fruits isn’t just about how much water remains; it’s about how that water […]
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When you enjoy a perfectly sweet mango, grape, or pomegranate, that taste isn’t just luck — it’s science.The level of sweetness in fruits can be measured accurately using a simple yet powerful tool called a refractometer. This measurement is known as Brix (°Bx) and represents the sugar concentration in the fruit juice. Whether you’re a
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When you bite into a juicy mango, a sweet strawberry, or a fresh pomegranate, what defines that perfect sweetness? In the world of food science and agriculture, it’s measured by a scale called Brix. Brix is one of the most important indicators of fruit quality, taste, and ripeness — used by farmers, juice makers, and
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Have you ever noticed that some dried fruits stay fresh for months while others quickly develop fungus? The secret lies in a scientific concept called water activity (aw) — a key factor that determines how long food remains safe and stable. Understanding water activity is essential for anyone involved in food drying, processing, or storage.
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