{"title":"Atago","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"atago-pal-bx-acid-f5-multi-fruit-brix-acidity-meter-master-kit-7100","title":"ATAGO PAL-BX|ACID F5 Multi-Fruit Brix \u0026 Acidity Meter Master Kit (7100)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;color:#13202E;line-height:1.65;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1px;background:#24425F;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 40px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;background:#0E2A47;padding:20px;color:#fff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:700\"\u003e6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#C9D5E1\"\u003eFruit-specific acid modes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;background:#0E2A47;padding:20px;color:#fff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:700\"\u003e~3 s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#C9D5E1\"\u003ePer measurement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;background:#0E2A47;padding:20px;color:#fff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:700\"\u003eIP65\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#C9D5E1\"\u003eDust-tight, water-jet resistant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;background:#0E2A47;padding:20px;color:#fff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:700\"\u003e3-in-1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#C9D5E1\"\u003eBrix · Acidity · Ratio\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#C2570C;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003eWHY BRIX ALONE ISN'T ENOUGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eSweetness is only half of flavor.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo lots can read the same Brix and taste completely different, because acidity — tartness — shapes flavor just as much as sugar. Growers, winemakers and QC teams use the sugar-to-acid ratio to judge maturity, set harvest dates and keep product consistent. The ATAGO PAL-BX|ACID F5 puts both measurements, and the ratio, in one handheld meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:40px 0 16px\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;border:1px solid #DCE2E8;border-radius:12px;padding:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#C2570C\"\u003eSTEP 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:6px 0\"\u003eRead the Brix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003ePlace a few drops of juice on the prism and press START. Sugar content appears in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;border:1px solid #DCE2E8;border-radius:12px;padding:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#C2570C\"\u003eSTEP 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:6px 0\"\u003eDilute with the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eWeigh a small juice sample and dilute it with water using the included scale, beaker and spoon, following the ratio in the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;border:1px solid #DCE2E8;border-radius:12px;padding:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#C2570C\"\u003eSTEP 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:6px 0\"\u003eGet acidity and ratio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eMeasure the diluted sample. The meter displays acidity for the selected fruit mode and calculates the sugar-to-acid ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:40px 0 12px\"\u003eSix fruit modes in one meter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mode converts total acidity for that crop. Testing more than one crop? The F5 replaces several single-fruit meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#EEF2F6;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003eAcidity range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #E4E9EE\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e1L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003eLow-acidity citrus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e0.10 – 4.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #E4E9EE\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e1H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003eHigh-acidity citrus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e2.50 – 8.80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #E4E9EE\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003eGrape \u0026amp; wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e0.10 – 4.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #E4E9EE\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003eTomato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e0.10 – 3.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #E4E9EE\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003eStrawberry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e0.10 – 3.50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #E4E9EE\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003eBlueberry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 10px\"\u003e0.10 – 4.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:32px;margin:40px 0 0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#C2570C;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003eMASTER KIT VS. METER ONLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eWhy the Master Kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity readings depend on a precisely diluted sample. The Master Kit includes the scale, beaker and measuring spoon that make every dilution consistent — so results repeat from operator to operator and season to season. If you're buying to measure acidity, this is the version to get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;border:1px solid #DCE2E8;border-radius:12px;padding:20px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePAL-BX|ACID F5 meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:40px 0 16px\"\u003eBuilt for the people who call the harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border:1px solid #DCE2E8;border-radius:12px;padding:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:17px\"\u003eGrowers \u0026amp; orchards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003eTime harvest by maturity, not the calendar. Test right in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border:1px solid #DCE2E8;border-radius:12px;padding:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:17px\"\u003eWineries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003eTrack sugar and acid through ripening and pick at the right balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border:1px solid #DCE2E8;border-radius:12px;padding:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:17px\"\u003eJuice \u0026amp; processing QC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003eFast incoming-fruit checks and consistent finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border:1px solid #DCE2E8;border-radius:12px;padding:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:17px\"\u003eAg research \u0026amp; extension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003eRepeatable sugar-acid data across plots, varieties and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:40px 0 16px\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #DCE2E8;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:17px\"\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e A handheld meter that measures sugar (Brix) and acidity in fruit juice and calculates the sugar-to-acid ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Testing several crops — low- and high-acid citrus, grapes \u0026amp; wine, tomatoes, strawberries, blueberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid-base titration for routine maturity and QC checks — no reagents, burettes or bench needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3 seconds per reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e PAL-BX|ACID F5 meter, digital scale, beaker, measuring spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat does the ATAGO PAL-BX|ACID F5 measure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures Brix (sugar content, 0.0–60.0%) and total acidity, then displays the sugar-to-acid ratio. Acidity is read in one of six fruit-specific modes: low-acid citrus (0.10–4.00%), high-acid citrus (2.50–8.80%), grape \u0026amp; wine (0.10–4.00%), tomato (0.10–3.00%), strawberry (0.10–3.50%) and blueberry (0.10–4.00%).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eIs the PAL-BX|ACID F5 an alternative to titration?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, for routine maturity and quality checks. Titration needs reagents, a burette and bench time; the F5 gives total acidity for the selected fruit in about 3 seconds, in the field. Labs that report official or regulatory acidity values may still confirm results by titration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the F5 and a single-fruit PAL-BX|ACID meter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F5 has six acid modes in one meter, so it suits anyone testing more than one crop. Single-fruit PAL-BX|ACID models are calibrated for one sample type. If you only test one crop, a single-fruit model may be the simpler choice; if you test several, the F5 avoids buying multiple meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eDo I need the Master Kit or just the meter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet the Master Kit if you will measure acidity. Acid readings require a diluted sample, and the kit's scale, beaker and measuring spoon make each dilution consistent. Brix can be read on undiluted juice without the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhich citrus mode should I use for lemons and limes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse mode 1H (high-acidity citrus, 2.50–8.80%) for sour citrus such as lemons and limes. Use mode 1L (low-acidity citrus, 0.10–4.00%) for sweeter citrus such as oranges and mandarins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow accurate is the PAL-BX|ACID F5?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrix accuracy is ±0.2%. Acidity accuracy is ±0.10% between 0.10 and 1.00%, and ±10% relative between 1.01 and 4.00%. Resolution is 0.1% Brix and 0.01% acid. It operates from 10 to 40 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow do I check or calibrate it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a 10% sucrose solution (ATAGO RE-110010) to verify Brix and a 0.04% citric acid reference solution (ATAGO RE-130004) to verify acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eIs a NIST-traceable calibration certificate available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A NIST-traceable Brix calibration certificate is available. It adds roughly 1 to 3 weeks of lead time because the certificate is issued for your individual unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eCan I use it in the field or orchard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The meter is pocket-sized (55 × 31 × 109 mm, 100 g), rated IP65 against dust and water jets, and runs on two AAA batteries. Rinse the prism under running water between samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat accessories and replacement parts are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement 100 mL beaker (RE-39004), 1 mL measuring spoon (RE-39005), digital scale (RE-39450), carrying case (RE-39409), JORDAN silicone cover (RE-39414) and battery case cover with O-ring (RE-38163).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #DCE2E8;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer\"\u003eCan my institution get a formal quote?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Contact Blue Tiger Scientific for a formal quote your purchasing department can process. Blue Tiger Scientific is a DVBE-certified supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ATAGO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52813850673450,"sku":"BTS-7100","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/3590.jpg?v=1790907357"}],"url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/collections\/atago.oembed","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}