ESSLAB has announced the launch of the new PAL-22S honey refractometer from Atago.
Honey comprises of a mixture of sugars including glucose (31%), Fructose (38.2%) and 10% of other sugars (including Sucrose, Maltose & Melezitose); and in addition has an optimum water content of 17.1%.
The hive temperature is normally around 35°C and with ventilation generated by fanning bees moisture content is reduced to 20% before sealing of the cells with wax capping.
If water content is not sustained below 19% fermentation occurs and will spoil the normally stable product through contamination with airborne yeasts.
The PAL-22S is an easy-to-use compact digital refractometer that will confirm moisture content with a single drop of sample, compensating for temperature, and giving users confidence of producing a stable quality product.
