Atago Master Honey, 12 30% Honey Moisture and similar items

Test your honey with accuracy and peace of mind! ATAGO MASTER-HONEY (12%-30% Moisture scale) Hand held Refractometer in a cardboard/vinyl, foam-lined hard case. This unit is especially necessary when testing high sugar items like honey. This unit uses ambient light, so no battery or power source is required. Natural, raw honey varies from 14% to 18% moisture content. But that's not the end of it... Honey is hygroscopic; that is, it has excellent water absorbing properties. Thus honey will change in moisture content according to the surrounding atmosphere. This characteristic is important in storing honey because it will absorb water when exposed to high relative humidity (RH) and will give off water when exposed to low RH, until an equilibrium point is reached. High moisture honey will ferment. This is caused by the presence of several yeast species which, as they multiply in the absence of air, produce alcohol. The alcohol may break down to acetic acid (vinegar) and water, giving the honey a distinctly sour or "off" taste and a runny texture with small bubbles, surface heaving or foaming. Brand new! Ships out ASAP! Professional Grade Honey Moisture Refractometer - 5 Times more accurate than cheap Honey Refractometers! 12-30% Honey Moisture Content Scale 0.2% Scale Divisions, +/-0.2% Accuracy Comes in a protective foam-lined cardboard/vinyl case IP65 Dust and Water Protection - Automatic Temperature Compensation 10-30'C/50-86'F International Shipping: Shipping will be via US Postal's Air Mail/Global Priority (3-8 business days) is $15.00 ($12.00 to Canada) . There can be Customs delays, and there aren't any Tracking Numbers. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOMS DELAYS OR LOST PACKAGES! We get the packages to the shipper, they ship it to you. Don't worry! They do have wonderful service and assist in reducing your import taxes. Buy more items, for a total of 2 portable refractometers, and the shipping charge is still just $15.00 (world)/$12.00 (Canada) via the Air Mail/Global Priority! Of course, you'll have to win this sale to get the first item! Air Mail/Global Priority: World: $15.00 Canada: $12.00 For an additional $15.00 you can upgrade to USPS Express Mail (which takes 3-5 business days) and includes Shipping Insurance to $100.00, Delivery Confirmation and a Tracking Number. National Industrial Supply 30777 Rancho California #891420 Temecula, CA 92591, USA Sales: 951.308.9269 Fax: 310.833.7306 Email: [email protected] We prefer Paypal! Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!