Atago PAL-DASHI Meister Dashi Brix-Salt Refractometer (Cat. No 4943)

The PAL-DASHI Meister is a specialized digital refractometer that determines Brix and salt concentration in traditional Japanese dashi broth in a single measurement. It operates within 0.0-25.0% Brix and 0.00-15.00% salt ranges, offering two distinct measurement modes: HH (quick) and TT (precision). For professional chefs, restaurant chains, and food manufacturers, it transforms dashi quality assessment from experience-based evaluation into repeatable numerical standards.

The instrument operates on 2-3 sample droplets, completing measurement in approximately 3 seconds in HH mode and with higher resolution (Brix/Salt: 0.01%) in TT mode. With IP65 protection rating, it performs reliably in humid, high-throughput kitchen environments. Its compact form factor (5.5 × 3.1 × 10.9 cm, 100 g) powered by 2 AAA alkaline batteries makes it practical for both fieldwork and kitchen operations.

As the device lacks temperature compensation, consistent room/sample temperature measurement conditions are recommended. It is the correct choice for operations seeking precise formula development and batch-to-batch quality consistency in serial production.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Dashi flavor standardization in professional restaurant and commercial kitchen operations
• Batch quality control for dashi-based products in food manufacturing
• Numerical reference measurement for chef training and recipe development