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Refractometer
Posted by:
Wheatgrass Yogi
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Date: April 30, 2008 09:04PM Does anyone here use a Refractometer to check the Brix Levels of your Produce?
I saw a clip by the BlindGuru where his companion was using one to check Organic vs. non-Organic. I understand it measures the level of Carbohydrates, and also indicates Vitamin and Mineral levels as well. I think I'm going to get one of those Toys to measure my Wheatgrass Juice. I'm also interested in Carrot Juice....before and after the carrots are juiced......WY Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
phantom
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Date: April 30, 2008 10:11PM Where would you even find one?! eBay? the black market? :O
That would be amazing if it tested vitamin/mineral levels. Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
Wheatgrass Yogi
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Date: April 30, 2008 11:19PM phantom Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Where would you even find one?! eBay? the black > market? :O I was hoping that you could tell me. I'm going to Google it later and try to find one. > > That would be amazing if it tested vitamin/mineral > levels. I think it only measures the Carbohydrate level, which is an indicator of the Vitamins and Minerals Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
Prism
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Date: May 01, 2008 12:37AM I think it only measures sugars and that give you an idea of how ripe and what quality the fruits and veggies are and what conditions they may have grown in if they are quality. I don't think it measures anything else. Once you have probably used it a number of times you learn to select those quality pieces of produce and from where you are consistently get them. I also plan on getting one sometime. But I am pretty sure what you have to do is buy the produce first and take it home to test since it has to be 'violated' to be tested 
You can learn a lot from Ask Moreless PH forum at curezone.com he discuses it and explains is very well. You can google it and or find them on ebay and I'm told they are very good ones..I don't think you need an expensive one..maybe a $40 one is good enough. Love, Prism Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
Wheatgrass Yogi
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Date: May 01, 2008 02:05AM Prism Wrote:
---------------------------------------------------- > > You can learn a lot from Ask Moreless PH forum at > curezone.com he discuses it and explains is very > well. Thank you Prism. I did check out CureZone.com... Ask Moreless, and have just purchased a Refractometer from eBay. Conventional, tray grown Wheatgrass has a Brix reading of 5 or 6. But quality Wheatgrass reads up to 20. It will be interesting to test mine. I may not be as Great as I think I am. Thanks again.....WY Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
hyldemoer
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Date: May 01, 2008 03:14AM Refractometer? Yeah, it measures sugar content.
A refractometer is a common toy for amateur beer makers to own. Ask around. You might have a friend who could loan you one for a couple weeks to see if you really want one. If not, go visit a brewer's supply store and chat with the people who work there. I'm sure they'll be able to tell you just how versatile the instrument is or isn't. Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
la_veronique
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Date: May 01, 2008 07:48AM what is brix
how does this thing work how can it show vitamin and mineral levels and sugar levels is it a color strip indicator or a numerical thing or what? never heard of it cool i like learning about new stuff Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
Wheatgrass Yogi
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Date: May 01, 2008 01:56PM la_veronique Wrote:
--------------------------------------------------- > > i like learning about new stuff That's good V...I do too. Here's the Refractometer I bought on eBay, in case anyone is interested. I bid $36.99 and got it for that price.....WY [cgi.ebay.com] Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
goodsamaritan
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Date: July 19, 2008 10:19AM I just bought a refractometer on ebay.
It arrives in 2 weeks. I will post what I learn about refractometer use here. Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
blake1970
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Date: July 19, 2008 06:50PM I have a refractometer and it cost me 30 bucks. Rawswammy.com gave one to me free with the blender I bought. I did take it to whole foods and everyone looked at me like I was crazy when I was testing the grapes. Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
Wheatgrass Yogi
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Date: July 19, 2008 09:21PM blake1970 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > I have a refractometer and it cost me 30 bucks. > Rawswammy.com gave one to me free with the blender > I bought. I did take it to whole foods and > everyone looked at me like I was crazy when I was > testing the grapes. I wouldn't have the B**ls to test them in the store. I'd buy a small amount and test them at home. Sometimes I see people sampling the Fruit, especially Cherries. Once I saw a man putting more Tomatoes into his container from another container. Would you share what Blender you bought?.....WY Re: Refractometer
Posted by:
baltochef
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Date: July 19, 2008 10:57PM WY
Check out Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply Company at: [www.grow] organic.com Specifically, the Sap Extractor at: [www.groworganic.com] And, the Refractometer at: [www.groworganic.com] A definition & explanation of the Brix scale can be found at: [en.wikipedia.org] Good luck, Bruce Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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