Refractometer Pastry chefs use refractometers to measure sugar density and to ensure the desired level of sweetness and ...

The Brix scale, derived from the refractive index of a solution at 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit), is widely known. Originally, it was established by determining the weight percentage of sucrose ...

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