Measuring pH level of seasonings is quite important because it is a useful parameter when checking quality
and benefit of seasonings.
Each type of seasoning have determined pH levels, and if it’s off of the normal range, there are
possibilities of less taste, less benefits, and potential food poisoning danger.
The pH level of vinegar is defined as from the second half of 2 to around 3.
By keeping the low pH level, vinegar can achieve high level of storage stability. It also increases
human appetite, salivation, and plays an important role of emphasizing the taste of sweetness and
salinity of food.
| Standard | pH 2~3 |
| PAL-pH | pH 2.62 |
Soy sauces should have pH level around 5.
A food with pH level around 6 is what humans think is the best. By having pH level close to 6, soy
sauce has an ability to lower the pH level of alkaline food, and makes it even more delicious.
| Standard | pH 5.0 |
| PAL-pH | pH 4.51 |
Normal pH level of Worcestershire sauce is around 3.8.
Apart from soy sauce, some types of sauce have higher value but it should not be higher than 4.4.
Sauce with pH level higher than 4.4 has higher risk of food poisoning due to Clostridium botulinum
which sometimes becomes the cause of Botulism.
| Standard | pH 3.8 |
| PAL-pH | pH 3.40 |
The pH level of mayonnaise should be less than 4.
Mayonnaise at the supermarket is usually disinfected, and pH level is controlled before bottled.
However, you should be careful for hand-made mayonnaise. When making hand-made mayonnaise, don’t
forget disinfection and pH control, otherwise it becomes the home for Salumonella.
| Standard | pH 4.0 |
| PAL-pH | pH 3.84 |
There are many pH meters in the market. But why is ATAGO PAL-pH so special?
〇Flat sample stage - easy cleaning
〇Durable electrode
〇Small amount of sample
〇No exchange of KCL liquid
×Hard to clean
×Easy to break
×Need more sample amount
×Need to exchange KCL liquid
With PAL-pH, measurement can be done much easier and quicker!
Not only pH, but concentration and salt content management are essential testing parameters. With the proper
concentration and proper salt content, the best flavor is achieved. PAL-BX|SALT series measure both brix%
and salt% in just one device. Unlike the traditional titration method, it doesn’t use glass beakers or
reagents. It fits in just one hand and you can bring it anywhere you want!
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