F-751-Melon Archives - Felix Instruments

What Are the Best Melon Harvest Maturity Indices?

The harvest maturity indices vary based on the melon groups. The physical harvest maturity indices are size, shape, weight, color, firmness, stem detachment, and tendril condition. The chemical harvest maturity indices include Brix/sweetness, titrable acidity, taste, and aroma. The optimal harvest maturity index for melon differs for each accession. Several aspects of the ripening process must… Continue reading…

Why Color Remains an Important Fruit Maturity Index

Fruit color can be used as a harvest index for nearly all fruits. Fruit skin color is the basis for consumer acceptance and marketability. Fruit skin color is a valuable indicator of maturity stages and is associated with other quality parameters, including nutritional value. Non-destructive methods to estimate fruit color in the supply chain and… Continue reading…

We’re heading to Asia Fruit Logistica 2023!

The must-attend event for the fresh produce industry, scheduled for September 6-8th, 2023, is an incredible opportunity to explore the fruit industry’s latest trends, methods, and technology. We’re eager to meet you and help you find the technology solutions to elevate your business. See us at Booth 5-5U06 in Hong Kong! If you would like… Continue reading…

LEDs Impact on Post-Harvest Fruit Quality

LEDs for the postharvest treatment of fruits are new, and the industrial application looks promising. LEDs influence the development of quality parameters like color, firmness, taste, nutritional value, control of ripening, microbial spoilage and senescence, and extending shelf-life. LEDs can be useful for fruit preservation for long-duration transportation and storage and at retailers. Fruits are… Continue reading…

What is Fruit Flavor, and How to Measure it

Fruit flavor is the interaction of taste and aroma. Taste is determined by sugars and acids and aroma by distinctive combinations of hundreds of volatile compounds. New non-destructive, precise, and objective flavor estimation possibilities will increase the use of this quality parameter in the supply chain and research. Interest in fruit flavor is resurgent due… Continue reading…

How AI Analytics is Transforming Fruit Quality Control and Monitoring

Food production systems’ enormous volumes of data must be precisely analyzed in real-time. AI analytics uses one or more AI tools. It extracts valuable information from big data on food quality, providing answers in an easy-to-understand manner during onsite food analysis. Three AI methods- machine/computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning are used for AI… Continue reading…

Answering Common Questions About Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an increasingly valuable analytical tool in agriculture. It involves measuring NIR radiation’s absorption and reflection patterns by various compounds in crops, fruits, soil, and processed foods. NIR spectroscopy provides rapid, non-destructive, and accurate measurements of several chemical and physical parameters, making it an essential tool for farmers and researchers. In this… Continue reading…

Is Your F-751 Quality Meter up to Date?

Dear valued customers, We want to inform you that we continuously update our models for the 751 line to improve their performance and features. We are committed to providing you with the best possible product, and as part of this effort, we encourage you to download the latest models from the links below. These updates… Continue reading…

Melon Fruit: Quality, Production & Physiology

Making Sense of the Magical, Mystical Melon Melons have been around for many millennia, and there are several varieties, both landraces, and new hybrids worldwide. Climacteric and non-climacteric ripening is seen in the various melon varieties. External inspection of sensory attributes like rind color or flavor development is not objective to decide ripeness or… Continue reading…

NIR Applications in Agriculture – Everything You Need to Know for 2023

A Guide to NIR Applications in Agriculture for 2023 Explore the “what,” “why,” and “how” of NIR spectroscopy in agriculture. From quality control to sustainable farming, breeding programs to disease detection, dive into all your questions about NIR as we look toward 2023 and beyond. Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy using data collected by scanners… Continue reading…