Atago PAL-HIKARi Ripeness Portable IR Ripeness Meter (Cat. No: 8460)

The PAL-HIKARi Ripeness is a portable ripeness meter from Atago's HIKARi series, employing infrared spectroscopy technology for non-destructive ripeness assessment. By measuring directly from the fruit or vegetable surface without cutting, crushing, or pressing, it determines ripeness levels on a 0–100% scale. It serves as a practical field instrument for agricultural operations, pre-harvest quality control teams, and food supply chain inspection personnel.

The instrument provides ripeness measurement with 1% resolution and temperature measurement with 0.1°C resolution, delivering consistent results with ±5% accuracy and ±2% repeatability. Optimization for 13 different fruit and vegetable types enables multi-product measurement capability with a single device. Its IP65 protection rating makes it suitable for use in challenging environments such as fields and storage facilities.

Traditional ripeness assessment methods typically require sample destruction through cutting or crushing, resulting in both sample loss and time inefficiency. The PAL-HIKARi Ripeness provides rapid measurement without sample compromise, streamlining field and laboratory quality control workflows.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Pre-harvest and post-harvest fruit/vegetable ripeness control
• Quality classification in supply chain management
• Agricultural R&D ripeness monitoring and growth studies
• Wholesale and retail product acceptance testing