Eliminate the oven, dehydrator or microwave
Quickly & non-destructively measure dry matter in avocados.
Crop management and harvest timing
Accurately measure avocado quality in seconds for data-driven harvest planning.
Post-harvest quality assurance
Inspect incoming lots and assess avocado quality parameters in cold storage, ripening rooms, and distribution centers.
Crop breeding and research
Rapidly collect internal quality data for high-throughput phenotyping, breeding and analytical research.
Avocado quality measurement without the microwave
Looking to the F-751 for efficient, non-destructive dry matter measurement, Mission Produce employs cutting-edge NIR technology in critical locations around the globe to ensure the highest avocado quality while drastically reducing testing time
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Intuitively designed for high performance, the Avocado Quality Meter gives you the power to make confident, data-driven decisions about your orchard.
Lightweight & portable
Ergonomic and lightweight design allows for easy data capture, whether on site or in the lab.
Powerful spectrometer
The Avocado Quality Meter’s powerful 640-1050 nm spectrometer captures dry matter data with speed and precision.
WIFI connectivity
Easy data transfer via WIFI and SD card for later analysis.
Scans in seconds
Collect actionable dry matter data in just 8-12 seconds with the Avocado Quality Meter’s performance-based design.
Anti-glare LCD screen
Designed with field use in mind, the Avocado Quality Meter’s transflective LCD screen is easily viewed in any lighting conditions.
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Measure avocado maturity in seconds
500+ Measurements
With over 500 measurements on a single charge and rechargeable 3400 mAh replacement batteries included, you’ll never be lacking in predictive power.
Wide measurement range
Ensure accurate data, no matter the maturity stage with dry matter readings from 14-40%.
Lightweight & heavy duty
Individually machined in the USA, the Avocado Quality Meter’s highly durable, aluminum construction gives you peace of mind without sacrificing weight.
7 data points in one scan
Collect raw data, reflectance, absorbance, 1st derivative spectra, 2nd derivative spectra, GPS tag, and date & time in a single scan.
Integrated crop mapping
Harvest planning has never been easier with Felix Instruments’ exclusive harvest mapping software, FruitMaps.
User-friendly design
The Avocado Quality Meter’s intuitive user interface is designed for easy adoption by technicians at all levels of training.
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Does this product come with a warranty?
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All devices from Felix Instruments – Applied Food Science come with a 12- month warranty at the point of sale. The warranty covers repairing and replacing defective parts of the instrument that were manufactured directly by Felix Instruments. The warranty does not cover wear and tear, neglect, misuse, accident, or excessive deterioration. Further, unauthorized repair and alteration by an unauthorized party voids the warranty. More information can be found in the operation manual of your instrument.
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Is the Avocado Quality Meter waterproof?
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The Avocado Quality Meter is not designed to be waterproof and should not be used underwater. The Avocado Quality Meter is designed to be water-resistant. Use in light rain is fine, however, there are electronics inside of the Avocado Quality Meter that can be damaged from water entering the instrument, so it is not recommended to use the Avocado Quality Meter during heavy rainfall.
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What are the operating conditions of this product?
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The recommended operating temperature range for the Avocado Quality Meter is 0 – 50° Celsius.
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Does the Avocado Quality Meter work on small avocados?
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The model was built using size 36 to 48 avocados. Due to NIR transmittance, the pit of smaller avocados are more likely to interfere with dry matter measurements. We do not know the avocado size cutoff, but for the most accurate measurements we recommend that the avocados fall within the range that the model was built on.
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Do I need to build my own avocado model?
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No! The Avocado Quality Meter is preloaded with a robust model and fully calibrated when it leaves out production facility.
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