The (symbol °Bx) is a measurement system used to determine the concentration of dissolved solids in a liquid, most commonly sugar. One degree Brix is defined as 1 gram of sucrose in 100 grams of solution , representing the strength as a percentage by mass. How it Works

: The most common tool for measurement is a refractometer , which can be analog (held up to light) or digital. Hydrometers are also used to measure Brix based on the liquid's specific gravity.

The scale is primarily based on the principle of . When light passes through a liquid, it bends (refracts) at different angles depending on the density of dissolved solids within that liquid.

While it began in the sugar industry, the Brix scale is now vital across several sectors: Brix: The Essential Knowledge - Mettler Toledo