Brix Prediction in Oranges

Sweetness and acidity are among the most important quality parameters monitored by orange processors. Commonly reported in degrees Brix (°Bx), sweetness is of particular importance because it is used to calculate the value of delivered fruit…

Approximately 70 million tons of oranges are produced per year worldwide. About a third of the total tonnage is processed, with the rest being consumed as fresh fruit.

Hyperspectral Imaging offers a solution to quickly and efficiently estimate Brix values of large numbers of oranges at the receiving point. By use of the Headwall Photonics MV.X VNIR Hyperspectral Imaging System, field boxes or entire truck loads are scanned in minutes, and results are automatically sent to production control stations.