Soft Fruit Analog Firmness Tester

Features:

• Measures in kg/cm²  (Multiply by 14.223 To convert to PSI)
• Stainless steel construction.
• Comes in a rugged stainless steel carrying case.
• Features a trailing pointer which will indicate the highest resistance point when testing.
• Mountable on a test stand for lab testing.

This stainless steel fruit firmness tester has a measurement range of 0.5-4kg/cm². The low measurement range makes it ideal for low range fruits such as Citrus, Melons, Plums, Strawberries and other Soft Fruits

Fruit firmness is directly related to fruit maturity and quality. By measuring a fruit's firmness you can determine when to harvest, which seeds to propagate, and the suitibility of a product for transport, processing or sale.

Fruit penetrometers are widely used by universities and fruit companies for research purposes. Please check with your local university extension office to find out what firmness levels are optimum for your growing climate.

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Unit Ship Weight: 1.5 lbs

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