Atago PAL-96S Digital Refractometer

Overview of Atago PAL-96S digital refractometer

The Atago PAL-96S digital refractometer (code 4496) is a handheld measuring instrument manufactured by Atago (Japan), specialized for quality control in ramen processing. The device enables rapid determination of ramen soup concentration and the Baume concentration of kansui water used in noodle making. It helps cooks and technicians standardize richness and maintain consistent finished product quality.

Outstanding features

• Convenient dual scale support: ramen soup concentration from 0,0 to 53,0% and kansui Baume from 0,0 to 9,9°.
• Clear display resolution of 0,1% for the soup scale and 0,1° for the kansui scale.
• High measurement stability with low error, achieving ±0,2% for soup testing and ±0,3° for kansui testing.
• Compact design and simple operation, convenient for use directly in kitchens or on production lines.

Applications

• Control ramen broth concentration and richness in restaurants and food service chains.
• Measure kansui Baume alkalinity during noodle dough mixing in workshops and noodle production facilities.
• R&D of broth recipes in food research laboratories.
• Quality inspection of finished products and liquid raw materials in food processing facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which parameters can the Atago PAL-96S refractometer measure?
The device measures ramen soup concentration from 0,0 to 53,0% and kansui Baume from 0,0 to 9,9°.

What is the accuracy of the device when measuring ramen soup?
The Atago PAL-96S features an accuracy of ±0,2% with a resolution of 0,1% for ramen soup, well satisfying soup quality control requirements.