¿What is a Brix?

FELIX INSTRUMENTS, manufacturer of the F-750 Produce Quality Meter, which measures Brix with NIRS, explains what is a Brix. Degrees Brix—or Total Soluble Solids (as scientists say)—is the measurement of sugars in a piece of fruit. Brix is used by fresh produce growers, packers, and retailers to test the quality of fruit. As the fruit ripens the starch of an apple turns into sugar, the flesh softens, and the seeds harden and becomes ready to eat. The Brix not only is an indication of how tasty a piece of fruit will be, but studies also show that produce with higher Brix levels may be more nutrient-dense and rot-resistant.View the INFOGRAPHIC