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Total soluble solids content of a solution is determined by the index of refraction. This is measured using a refractometer and is referred to as the degrees Brix. Brix is the term used when a refractometer equipped with a scale, based on the relationship between refractive indices at 20°C and the percentage by mass of total soluble solids of a pure aqueous sucrose solution. This tests the solids concentration of a sucrose containing solution. It is widely used during fruit and vegetable processing to determine the concentration of sugar in the products. Sugar concentration is expressed in degrees Brix. At 20°C, the Brix is usually considered equivalent to the percentage of sucrose (sugar) in the solution (60° Brix is equivalent to a sugar content of 60%). The measurement must be made at 20°C to get an accurate value.

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