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Diluting puree with water to the required Brix

Tomato paste or fruit puree is diluted to a standard Brix before filling. Enter the puree mass and Brix and the target value — you get the amount of water.

Parameters

Result

Approximate calculation using a simplified model: for designing equipment and process modes, consult a technologist.

Calculation example

Mass of solution A (being diluted)
200 kg
Brix of solution A
28 °Bx
What we add (component B)
Water (0 °Bx)
Target Brix of the mix
16 °Bx
Component B to add
150,00 kg
Mass of the mix
350,00 kg
Volume of the mix (approx.)
329,1 l

Frequently asked questions

How much water to add to 28 °Bx tomato paste to get 16 °Bx?
About 0.75 kg of water per 1 kg of paste.

The calculations are approximate: they help to assess the process and compare options, but do not replace a process design and trials on a specific raw material. This section is for reference only and contains no commercial offers.