Dry matter matters

An entry in the February issue of the FELIX INSTRUMENTS newsletter explains what is dry matter, "dry matter is everything in the fruit minutes the water", and how is measured, either in a destructive way or in a non destructive. The last allows to get the results in seconds (4-6), and no fruit is wasted. Results are accurate and consistent. It concludes that dry matter is an important factor in delivering quality fruit with consistent ripeness all along the supply chain-from growth to harvest to retail The ease and stability provided by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy technology aids in providing a better product. More information