BRIX degree : An essential indicator to guarantee the quality of fruit.

Brix is ​​a key measurement used in the fruit industry to assess the sugar content of a product. Expressed as a percentage, it determines the amount of sugar dissolved in a liquid, such as fruit juice. For example, a fruit or juice with a Brix of 10 means it contains 10% sugar dissolved in water. This measurement is particularly important to ensure fruit ripeness and quality.

Why is Brix crucial?
1. Ripeness indicator: Brix is ​​essential to determine whether a fruit has reached its optimal level of ripeness. Fruit with a low Brix may be underripe and therefore less sweet, while fruit with a high Brix will be sweeter and ready to eat.
2. Ensuring taste quality: A high Brix indicates sweeter and more flavorful fruit, thus providing a better taste experience. Consumers prefer sweet and juicy products, and Brix helps ensure that fruit meets these expectations.
3. Fruit classification: Brix is ​​used to classify fruit according to its quality level. This measurement separates sweeter fruits, intended for premium sales, from those that are less ripe or have a less pronounced flavor.
4. Compliance with quality standards: Depending on the market and international standards, some countries or distributors impose a minimum Brix level to ensure good quality fruit. Brix levels are therefore an important criterion in the selection process for exported or marketed products.

At MARQUILLANES – Saint Charles International – Perpignan, the quality management of imported and exported fruit relies largely on this measurement. By using Brix levels, we ensure that each batch of fruit, whether from Spain, Morocco, or other partner regions, meets quality requirements and, above all, consumer expectations.

Brix levels are an essential tool for ensuring that fruit reaches the consumer in its best form: sweet, flavorful, and perfectly ripe. This measurement ensures rigorous product selection while respecting quality standards and optimizing the consumer’s taste experience.

MARQUILLANES’ philosophy is to draw from the heart of nature, fruits and vegetables with healthy properties for consumers in order to offer a range of diverse products at all prices to allow everyone to eat well.