Determination of the Brix value of drinks, dressings etc. that are made with sugar substitutes

Determination of the Brix value of drinks, dressings etc. that are made with sugar substitutes

More and more people are looking for alternatives to normal household sugar. Here come sugar substitutes (xylitol, erythritol etc.) in the game. They score with a similar taste and fewer calories.This sugar substitute is also used in the production of drinks, chutneys and dressings. However, since the fruits or vegetables used for this contain a natural sweetness, it must be checked whether the end product does not exceed a certain sugar content (Brix value). A refractometer is used for this check. A simple and elegant verification method.

In the production of drinks, chutneys etc. with sugar substitutes (xylitol, erythritol etc.) the end product, made from fruit and vegetables (natural sugar content!) should not exceed a certain Brix value. A refractometer is used for this control. A simple and elegant verification method.