Published September 24, 2026 | Version v1

Fruit Quality

  • 1. ROR icon Agricultural University of Athens
  • 2. ROR icon National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Contributors

  • 1. ROR icon James Hutton Institute

Description

Brix is a measure of the sugar content of a liquid, typically a fruit juice or other plant-based liquid. It is expressed in degrees Brix (°Bx), which indicates the percentage of sugar by weight in a solution. The Brix value is a measure of the concentration of dissolved solids in a liquid, including sugars, minerals, and other substances.

  Titratable acidity is a measure of the total amount of acid in a liquid, typically expressed as a percentage of a specific acid, such as citric acid. It is a measure of the amount of acid present in a solution that can be neutralized by a base, such as sodium hydroxide. Titratable acidity is a common measurement used in the food industry to evaluate the quality and flavor of products, including fruits, vegetables, and beverages.

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Funding

European Commission
ECONUTRI - Innovative concepts and technologies for ECOlogically sustainable NUTRIent management in agriculture aiming to prevent, mitigate and eliminate pollution in soils, water and air 101081858