Concentration Calculator
Estimate final product mass and water removal when concentrating from feed Brix to target Brix.
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Preliminary Brix Mass Balance Tools
Use these calculators for quick estimates before RFQ. Results are for preliminary engineering discussion only and do not replace product testing, viscosity checks or final equipment sizing.
Dilution Calculator
Estimate water addition when diluting a concentrate to a lower target Brix.
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Blending Calculator
Estimate high-Brix and low-Brix material amounts for a target blend.
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Brix calculator
Brix Calculator for Juice, Puree and Concentrate Projects
Estimate a preliminary Brix balance, then send the inputs and result for equipment selection.
Engineering use
How Brix Calculations Support Equipment Selection
Concentration load
Brix balance estimates water removal before selecting an evaporator. The result helps discuss feed flow, target solids, steam demand and condensate load, but fouling and heat sensitivity still require product data.
Dilution and reconstitution
Dilution calculations estimate how much water is added to concentrate. This affects blending tank size, mixing time, final Brix, acidity adjustment and downstream pasteurization load.
Blending ratio
Blend calculations help estimate how much high-Brix and low-Brix material is required. They are useful for beverage base planning, but recipe solids, pulp, acid and flavor components must be checked separately.
RFQ data
Brix Data to Send With RFQ
| Parameter | Typical Reference | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Feed mass | Use kg or tons per batch/shift | Needed for mass balance and equipment size. |
| Initial Brix | Typical reference only for preliminary planning; confirm by sample test | Shows feed solids before evaporation or blending. |
| Target Brix | Buyer specification for juice, puree, concentrate or beverage base | Determines water removal or dilution load. |
| Viscosity | Measured or described as juice, puree, pulp or paste | Changes pump, evaporator and sterilizer selection. |
| Pulp / particles | Fiber, seed, pulp and particle limits | Affects fouling, heat transfer and filling. |
| Heat sensitivity | Color, aroma or flavor concerns | Controls evaporation temperature and residence time. |
| Packaging | Aseptic drum, bottle, pouch, jar, can or bulk tank | Changes filling and sterilization route. |
Buyer questions
FAQ
Are Brix calculator results final equipment data?
No. The calculator gives a mass-balance estimate for early discussion only. Final equipment selection also needs viscosity, pH, pulp content, particle size, heat sensitivity, fouling behavior, packaging and utility conditions. Use the result to prepare an RFQ, then confirm evaporator, tanks, pumps and sterilizer with product samples or reliable process data.
Why can two products with the same Brix need different equipment?
Brix only measures soluble solids. A clear apple juice and a mango puree can have similar Brix but very different viscosity, fiber, particle load and heat-transfer behavior. That means the pump, evaporator, sterilizer and filler may be completely different. Always send product texture and particle requirements together with Brix.
When should dilution be calculated?
Dilution is used when concentrate is reconstituted to juice, beverage base or recipe target. The calculation estimates water addition and final mass, but it does not account for acid, flavor, pulp, stabilizer or other formulation components. In a plant design, dilution also affects blending tank size, mixing method, hygienic transfer and pasteurization load.
How does Brix affect evaporation?
Higher target Brix means more water removal, higher concentration ratio and often higher viscosity. This can increase steam demand, residence time, fouling risk and cleaning frequency. Low-temperature evaporation may be considered for aroma or color protection, while viscous products may need a different evaporator type than clear juice.
What should I send after using the calculator?
Send feed mass, initial Brix, target Brix, product type, viscosity, pulp or particle content, heat sensitivity, packaging format, expected operating hours and available steam, cooling water and power. If the result is for a future expansion or a new recipe, state that clearly so the quotation can allow room for process changes.
Project RFQ
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Brix calculator RFQ data should include raw material, finished product, capacity, Brix, viscosity, packaging format, utility conditions, factory layout, automation requirement and timeline.
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