Fruit Science and Value addition
Lab overview
Equipment list
Distillation Assembly
Distillation Assembly is used to prepare high-purity distilled water by boiling a water source and condensing the steam, ensuring the water is free from mineral and microbial impurities for sensitive soil and plant chemical analyses.
Hot air oven
Hot air oven is used to determine soil moisture content by drying samples at 105°C and to sterilize laboratory glassware for microbiological analysis.
pH meter
pH meter is used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of fruit juices and pulps, which is a critical indicator of fruit maturity, flavor profile, and suitability for processing or storage.
Refractometer
Refractometer is used to measure the Total Soluble Solids (TSS) or Brix content in fruit juices, helping to determine the sugar concentration and ideal harvest maturity
Horticulture Block
