1 / 7Yosoo Honey Refractometer, 58–90% Sugar Range
Range: The Yosoo honey refractometer is a handheld optical tester for checking sugar and water content in honey and other listed liquids. Its three scales cover honey-oriented readings, while use requires placing a few drops on the prism and reading through the eyepiece.
At a glance
- Uses an optical scale viewed through an eyepiece, with the listing describing a blue-white dividing line.
- The stated scales cover sugar content, water content and Baumé readings.
- The listing describes two drops placed on the prism for a reading.
- Claimed suitable samples include honey, condensed milk, vegetable oils, sugar syrup, fruit jam and molasses.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Three listed measurement scales offer sugar, water and Baumé readings in one handheld instrument.
- The optical method needs no batteries and the stated procedure uses only a few sample drops.
- The product description claims temperature compensation and an adjustable eyepiece.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Brand | Yosoo |
|---|---|
| Model | Yosoomgzr8ieya4 |
| Sugar content range and increment | 58-90% (sugar content) of 1% |
|---|---|
| Water content range and increment | 10-33% (water content) of 1% |
| Baumé range and increment | 38-43oBe '(Baume) 0.5 Be' |
| Temperature compensation | With temperature compensation function |
| Mounting type listed | Tabletop |
|---|---|
| Dimensions listed | 40W x 155H millimetres |
| Body material claim | chrome-plated brass |
|---|---|
| Battery requirement | No batteries required |
| Upper temperature rating | 50 Degrees Celsius |
| Temperature accuracy listed | 0.5 |
What to know before buying
- The detailed description says not to calibrate the refractometer with water and advises against self-calibration without professional calibration equipment.
Listing details to confirm
Listing details are inconsistent or unconfirmed: the title and features describe a chrome-plated brass body, while the detailed description specifies plastic and stainless steel. The listed temperature accuracy is 0.5 without a unit, and the claimed temperature-compensation function has no stated operating range. Confirm the selected item and measurement details if material or temperature performance matters.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Beekeepers wanting a handheld optical check across the listed honey sugar, water and Baumé scales.
- Users measuring small samples of honey, syrup, condensed milk, vegetable oils, jam or molasses.
Less suited to
- Buyers needing a digital display, since the supplied description specifies an eyepiece and optical scale.
- Anyone requiring a clearly stated temperature-accuracy unit or a verified body material before purchase.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
66% 66% - 4 stars
0% 0% - 3 stars
16% 16% - 2 stars
9% 9% - 1 star
9% 9%
Aggregate customer ratings are mixed overall, with a majority in the highest star category but a notable share in the lower categories. This is limited rating evidence and does not explain customer reasons. For buyers considering this optical meter, the listing's three scales and small-sample procedure are relevant, but the ratings do not establish its measurement accuracy or resolve the material and temperature-detail uncertainties.
Frequently asked questions
What measurements does this refractometer list?
The supplied specifications list sugar content from 58-90%, water content from 10-33%, and a Baumé scale from 38-43oBe '(Baume) 0.5 Be'.
How is a sample measured?
The listing describes putting a few drops on the prism, closing the cover and looking through the eyepiece at the scale. It also describes adjusting the eyepiece for a clearer view.
Does it need batteries?
The product details say no batteries are required.
Can it be calibrated with water?
No. The detailed description specifically says not to calibrate it with water and cautions against self-calibration without professional calibration equipment.
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