Question

What is cut out brix? List the factors that influence the cut out brix.

Answer 1

Crop quality is important to fruit and vegetable growers, buyers, and handlers. °Brix readings indicate soluble solids content. Since soluble solids represent a product's potential sweetness (an aspect of quality), °Brix readings can interest many throughout the value chain. Three steps are required to make effective use of °Brix readings:

(1) obtain accurate representative values;

(2) become familiar with other representative values for similar crops; and

(3) if needed, adjust management practices according to how they may affect °Brix values of your crops, using proven approaches.