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Honey refractometers are used by beekeepers and honey packers to compute the moisture content of honey. Technically, refractometers measure the refractive index of a substance. Accuracy is critical when measuring the moisture content of honey, and we at National Microscope Exchange, understand your standard requirements to deliver robust, efficient and accurate honey refractometers. Simply place the a drop or two of honey in the stainless steel measuring well, close the cover to prevent the absorption of moisture, and then press the button to receive an instant, accurate reading of moisture content or dissolved solids content. Sweetness of honey varies between seasons of harvest, locality and species of bees. The water content of honey (water-in-honey) is the quality aspect that determines the ability of honey to remain fresh and to shun spoilage by yeast fermentation. Raw honey can have a water-in-honey content of less than 14% and the lower the water content the higher the perceived value of the honey. It is internationally recognized that good quality honey should be processed at less than 20% water content. Low water content is desirable because honey may begin to ferment and lose its fresh quality if the water-in-honey is greater than 20%. Hence a Honey refractometer is the best way to measure the moisture content of honey and very much helpful for beekeepers and honey packers on a day-to-day basis maintaining the quality of honey sold. Unpasteurized honey ferments because it contains wild yeast. However, due to honey's high sugar concentration these yeasts are less likely to cause fermentation in honey with low water content. The honey's low water content causes the yeast to enter its dormant stage preventing the fermentation process. In honey with high water content the yeast is more likely to cause fermentation during storage resulting in higher acidity directly affecting the honey's quality. Hence keeping a dedicated focus on the ease and convenience of bee keepers, Honey refractometer is designed to work with sugar related liquids such honey, jelly, jam and syrup to help monitor and control sugar concentrations and moisture content in honey. Honey, however, consists of fructose and glucose and therefore necessitates the use of a specifically-designed honey refractometer. Honey easily absorbs water from the air. This means that it can be tricky to produce good quality honey with low water content in areas where humidity is high. Because honey's water content greatly affects the likelihood of fermentation during storage and thus the quality of the honey, the measurement of the water content in honey very important. To control this factor it is important that water content be known with a fine degree of accuracy. Bee keepers in the field will frequently visit the beehive, extract honey from the comb, and use a water-in-honey refractometer to measure the concentration of water in the honey. As time progresses and the bees 'work the honey,' the water will be driven away leaving a thick syrup. When the honey reaches the desired concentration, it can be removed from the comb for processing. At National Microscope Exchange, we believe in going the extra mile to create customer satisfaction and create a long lasting impression. With the ability to make good decisions and proposing great quality devices for our customers, we are always ready and excited to take up any challenges in the field of high quality refractometers. Measurement Method Honey quality and water content can vary widely from hive to hive and even from cell to cell. Additionally honey that has been stored for some time will have a moisture content gradient with less moisture at the surface than at the bottom. This means that prior to testing with a honey refractometer ensure that the honey is well mixed. Because of possible human error or honey sample differences it is recommended that multiple refractometer readings be taken to ensure that a correct reading is made. It is often observed that the lack of knowledge has led to the harvesting of poor quality honey. The importance of hive management and rectifying discrepancies are the pre requisites of a good honey harvest. Too wet a hive can ruin the quality of honey. Make the best use of honey refractometers to prevent such mistakes. Measuring water content in honey is one of the most important quality criteria for good quality honey. Buy a honey refractometer today and enjoy a good harvest. National Microscope Exchange has been in business since 1991, selling and servicing refractometers, microscopes and inverted microscope. The service staff has 30 years of experience with microscopes, and is the authorized United States service facility for Atago brand Refractometers. http://www.nationalmicroscope.com/
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