ATAGO Portable Refractometers & Food Quality Meters in Pakistan

ATAGO portable instruments provide rapid measurements for food, beverage, dairy, edible-oil, honey and industrial quality control. From traditional hand-held refractometers to digital pocket meters and dedicated instruments for Butyro, honey moisture, salt and frying-oil quality, the range allows users to select an instrument according to the exact parameter, concentration range and accuracy required.

CWTC supplies and supports ATAGO instruments in Pakistan, including the widely used MASTER and PAL series together with specialized food-quality meters for ghee, butter, edible oils, honey and frying applications.

Master Series Analog Refractometers

The ATAGO MASTER series provides simple and reliable hand-held refractometry for routine Brix and refractive-index measurement. Different models cover low, medium, wide and high concentration ranges.

Key Features

  • Immediate optical measurement without batteries
  • Multiple Brix ranges
  • High-temperature models available
  • Suitable for juices, syrups, jams and concentrates
  • Dedicated refractive-index model available
ModelParameterRangeResolution / Minimum ScaleAccuracyTypical Application
MASTER-MBrix0.0–33.0%0.2%±0.2%Beverages, fruit juice, soups and low-to-medium concentration samples
MASTER-53MBrix0.0–53.0%0.2%±0.2%General food and beverage Brix measurement
MASTER-500Brix0.0–90.0%1.0%±1.0%Wide-range Brix and heat-resistant applications
MASTER-80HBrix30.0–80.0%0.5%±0.5%Jam, marmalade, syrup, confectionery and hot concentrated samples
MASTER-93HBrix45.0–93.0%0.5%±0.5%High-Brix jam, honey, candy and concentrates
MASTER-RIRefractive Index1.435–1.5200.001—Vegetable oils, petroleum products and RI-based quality control
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PAL Digital Handheld Refractometers

The ATAGO PAL series provides digital measurement from only a few drops of sample, with results available in approximately three seconds on the core models. The range includes routine Brix meters, high-concentration and wide-range models, higher-accuracy full-range Brix, refractive-index measurement, and dual-parameter instruments for Brix with refractive index or salt.

Key Features

  • Digital results in seconds from only a few drops of sample.
  • Compact pocket-size format for laboratory, production and field testing.
  • Automatic temperature compensation on relevant Brix models.
  • IP65 water-resistant construction on the listed PAL models.
  • Special dual-scale models for Brix + Refractive Index and Brix + Salt.
ModelParameterRangeResolutionAccuracyTypical Application
PAL-1Brix0.0–53.0%0.1%±0.2%General food, juice, beverages, sauces and routine QC
PAL-2Brix45.0–93.0%0.1%±0.2%Jam, marmalade, jelly, honey and concentrated juice
PAL-αBrix0.0–85.0%0.1%±0.2%Wide-range routine Brix measurement
PAL-3Brix0.0–93.0%0.1%±0.1%Full-range, higher-accuracy Brix measurement
PAL-BX/RIBrix + Refractive IndexBrix 0.0–93.0%
RI 1.3306–1.5284		Brix 0.1%
RI 0.0001		Brix ±0.1%
RI ±0.0003		One pocket meter for Brix and refractive index
PAL-RIRefractive Index1.3306–1.52840.0001±0.0003Oils, chemicals and RI-based QC
PAL-BX|SALTBrix + SaltBrix 0.00–90.0%
Salt 0.00–15.00%		Brix 0.1%
Salt 0.01%		Brix ±0.2%
Salt: range-dependent*		Sauces, soups, brines and processed foods requiring Brix + salt

* PAL-BX|SALT salt accuracy: ±0.05% displayed value from 0.00–0.99%; ±5% relative precision from 1.00–9.99%; ±10% relative precision from 10.00–15.00%.

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ATAGO Butyro Refractometers for Ghee, Butter & Edible Oils

ATAGO Butyro refractometers are designed for rapid quality and purity checks in ghee, butter and edible oils. PR-BUTYRO and PAL-BUTYRO both measure Butyro value and refractive index, providing a fast routine screening tool for laboratories and production quality control where purity or adulteration is being evaluated alongside established reference methods.

Key Features

  • Dedicated Butyro scale for ghee, butter and edible-oil applications.
  • Refractive Index measurement in the same instrument.
  • Temperature compensation across 10–50°C.
  • PR-BUTYRO for higher-accuracy laboratory routine QC.
  • PAL-BUTYRO for compact portable measurements from only a few drops.
SpecificationPR-BUTYROPAL-BUTYRO
ParametersButyro + Refractive IndexButyro + Refractive Index
Butyro Range30.0–90.030.0–90.0
RI Range1.4450–1.48501.4450–1.4850
Butyro Resolution0.10.1
RI Resolution0.00010.0001
Butyro Accuracy±0.5 at 40°C±1.0
RI Accuracy±0.0003 at 40°C±0.0005
Temperature Compensation10–50°C10–50°C
PositioningHigher-accuracy laboratory QCPortable routine QC
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ATAGO DOM-24 Frying Oil Monitor

The ATAGO DOM-24 provides rapid digital monitoring of frying-oil deterioration by measuring Total Polar Materials (TPM) and Acid Value (AV). It is suitable for restaurants, industrial kitchens, snack manufacturers, catering operations and food processors that need consistent frying-oil quality control without relying only on visual judgement.

Key Features

  • Measures Total Polar Materials (TPM) and Acid Value (AV).
  • Direct measurement of hot frying oil within the recommended TPM measurement temperature range.
  • Integrated temperature measurement.
  • IP67 construction for demanding food-service and production environments.
  • Useful for routine oil-condition checks and replacement decisions.
ParameterRangeResolutionAccuracy
Total Polar Materials (TPM)0.5–40.0%0.5%±2.0%
Recommended measurement temperature: 80–200°C
Acid Value (AV)0.00–9.990.01±0.2
Temperature—1°C / 1°F±1°C / ±2°F
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Honey Moisture Refractometers

ATAGO offers dedicated instruments for rapid honey moisture measurement, allowing honey producers, processors and laboratories to check moisture directly by refractometry with minimal sample preparation. PAL-22S provides a digital honey-moisture result, while MASTER-HONEY/BX provides both honey moisture and Brix on a dual-scale hand-held refractometer.

Key Features

  • Dedicated honey-moisture scale.
  • Rapid measurement with minimal sample preparation.
  • Digital PAL and optical MASTER options.
  • MASTER-HONEY/BX provides both honey moisture and Brix.
  • Suitable for incoming honey, production checks and finished-product QC.
ModelMeasurementRangeResolution / Minimum ScaleAccuracy
PAL-22SHoney Moisture12.0–30.0%0.1%±0.2%
MASTER-HONEY/BXHoney Moisture + BrixMoisture 12.0–30.0%
Brix 58.0–90.0%		Moisture 0.2%
Brix 0.2%		Moisture ±0.2%
Brix ±0.2%
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PAL pH Plus

The ATAGO PAL-pH Plus brings pH measurement into the same compact, portable format as the PAL series. It is designed for fast routine quality control where only a small amount of sample is available and easy cleaning is important. The flat measurement surface requires only a few drops of sample and can be washed directly after use, making the instrument especially suitable for food, beverage, dairy and production environments.

Key Features

  • pH measurement from a few drops of sample
  • Digital result in approximately 3 seconds
  • Flat, easy-to-clean measurement surface
  • IP65 water-resistant construction
  • Durable glass electrode
  • Suitable for laboratory, production and field use
  • Applications include beverages, jams, jelly, dairy, meat, seasonings and food products
  • Reduced routine electrode maintenance compared with conventional pH meters
Specification PAL-pH Plus
Measurement pH
Measurement Range 0.00 to 14.00 pH
Resolution 0.01 pH
Accuracy ±0.10 pH
Sample Volume Approximately 2–3 drops
Measurement Time Approximately 3 seconds
Water Resistance IP65
Measurement Surface Flat, washable sample stage
Typical Use Food, beverage, dairy, production QC, laboratory and field pH measurement
Typical applications: Jam · Jelly · Soft Drinks · Wine · Beer · Cheese · Raw Meat · Seasonings · Coffee · Soy Milk · Pet Food · Routine Production QC
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATAGO portable refractometers, Brix measurement, honey moisture, Butyro testing, salt measurement and frying-oil quality monitoring.

What is a Brix refractometer?
A Brix refractometer measures the concentration of dissolved solids in a liquid using refractive index. In food and beverage applications, Brix is commonly used for juices, soft drinks, syrups, concentrates, jams, sauces and other sugar-containing products. ATAGO offers both optical MASTER refractometers and digital PAL pocket refractometers for Brix measurement.
What is the difference between ATAGO MASTER and PAL refractometers?
The MASTER series consists mainly of optical hand-held refractometers that provide a direct reading without batteries or electronics. The PAL series provides digital results from a small sample volume and includes models for Brix, refractive index, salt and combined measurements. The best choice depends on the required range, accuracy, sample type and working environment.
Which ATAGO refractometer is suitable for general Brix measurement?
For many routine food and beverage applications, MASTER-53M and PAL-1 are popular choices because they cover the Brix range used for many juices, beverages, sauces and other general food products. Samples with higher concentrations may require PAL-2, PAL-3, MASTER-80H or other higher-range models.
What is the difference between PAL-1, PAL-2 and PAL-3?
The models cover different concentration ranges and accuracy requirements. PAL-1 is widely used for general food and beverage Brix measurement. PAL-2 is designed for higher-concentration products such as jam, jelly, syrup and honey. PAL-3 provides a very wide Brix range in a single digital instrument and is suited to users who test products across both low and high concentrations.
Which ATAGO refractometer is suitable for jam, jelly and concentrated syrups?
High-Brix products require a refractometer with an appropriate upper measurement range. Common ATAGO options include PAL-2, PAL-3, MASTER-80H and MASTER-93H. High-temperature MASTER models can be particularly useful for concentrated food products that may be measured while still warm.
Which ATAGO meter measures both Brix and Refractive Index?
The PAL-BX/RI measures both Brix and refractive index in a single pocket instrument. It is useful for laboratories and production environments where both concentration and refractive-index measurements are required without using separate meters.
Which ATAGO instrument measures Brix and salt?
The PAL-BX|SALT combines Brix and salt measurement in one digital meter. It is particularly useful for food products where both concentration and salt content are important, including sauces, soups, brines and processed foods.
How is moisture measured in honey?
Honey moisture can be measured rapidly using a refractometer with a dedicated honey-moisture scale. ATAGO offers the PAL-22S digital honey moisture meter and the MASTER-HONEY/BX optical model for routine honey quality control.
What is the difference between PAL-22S and MASTER-HONEY/BX?
The PAL-22S provides a digital honey-moisture result from a small sample. The MASTER-HONEY/BX is an optical hand-held refractometer designed specifically for honey and provides both honey moisture and Brix scales. The choice depends on whether the user prefers digital or optical measurement and which parameters are required.
What is Butyro value?
Butyro value is a refractometric scale historically used in the quality control of ghee, butter and edible fats. It provides a rapid refractive measurement that can support purity and adulteration screening when used together with appropriate specifications and other quality-control methods.
Which instrument is used for Butyro or ghee testing?
ATAGO offers two dedicated instruments: PR-BUTYRO and PAL-BUTYRO. Both measure Butyro value and refractive index and are designed specifically for routine testing of ghee, butter and edible oils.
What is the difference between PR-BUTYRO and PAL-BUTYRO?
Both instruments measure Butyro value and refractive index. PR-BUTYRO is positioned as a laboratory-style digital refractometer with higher measurement accuracy, while PAL-BUTYRO provides the same core parameters in a compact portable format suitable for rapid routine testing.
Can a Butyro refractometer detect adulteration in ghee?
A Butyro refractometer can provide a rapid screening measurement that helps identify samples whose refractive properties fall outside an expected specification. It should not be treated as a complete standalone authenticity test. Suspected adulteration may require confirmation using additional reference or compositional analytical methods.
What is TPM in frying oil?
Total Polar Materials (TPM) are compounds that increase as frying oil deteriorates through repeated heating and use. TPM is therefore widely used as an indicator of frying-oil condition and can help food businesses establish consistent criteria for oil replacement.
How can frying-oil deterioration be measured?
The ATAGO DOM-24 Frying Oil Monitor provides rapid digital measurement of frying-oil condition, including Total Polar Materials and Acid Value. It is suitable for restaurants, commercial kitchens, snack manufacturers and industrial frying operations where routine oil-quality monitoring is required.
Does the ATAGO DOM-24 measure Acid Value as well as TPM?
Yes. The DOM-24 provides measurements associated with both Total Polar Materials and Acid Value, allowing users to monitor frying-oil deterioration using more than one quality indicator from a portable digital instrument.
Where can I buy ATAGO refractometers in Pakistan?
CWTC supplies and supports ATAGO refractometers and portable food quality meters in Pakistan. The range includes MASTER hand-held refractometers, PAL digital pocket meters, honey moisture meters, PR-BUTYRO and PAL-BUTYRO instruments, and the DOM-24 frying-oil monitor. Contact CWTC for model selection, technical information and local support.
ATAGO Applications

Portable Solutions for Every Application

ATAGO portable instruments provide fast, reliable and convenient measurements across a wide range of industries and applications.

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Food & Beverage

Measure Brix, sugar concentration and other quality parameters for consistent product quality.

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Dairy

Support quality control and concentration measurements for milk and dairy products.

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Oil & Ghee

Monitor important parameters for edible oils, butter and ghee quality control.

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Honey & Syrups

Quickly measure moisture and concentration for honey, syrups and other viscous products.

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Frying Oil Monitoring

Monitor frying oil quality to support food safety, consistency and efficient oil replacement.

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Industrial Applications

Reliable concentration and refractive index measurements for a variety of industrial processes.

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