Question

Which of the following fruit have highest TSS?

• A. Bael
• B. Mango
• C. Grapes
• D. Sapota

Hint:

TSS (Total Soluble Solids, measured in °Brix) indicates sugar content.
Bael: Can have exceptionally high TSS (e.g., 28-35°Brix or more).
Sapota: Very sweet (e.g., 20-25°Brix).
Grapes: Sweet (e.g., 16-25°Brix).
Mango: Sweet (e.g., 14-22°Brix). Bael is known for its very high sugar concentration when fully ripe.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

TSS (Total Soluble Solids) is a measure of the sugar content and other soluble solids in fruit juice, often expressed in °Brix. Higher TSS generally indicates sweeter fruit. Let's consider typical TSS ranges for the given fruits:
(1) Bael (Aegle marmelos): Bael fruit pulp is known for its very high sugar content when ripe. The TSS can be exceptionally high, often ranging from 28-35 °Brix or even higher in some cases, though some sources cite it reaching up to 50 °Brix in very ripe fruits, making it one of the fruits with the highest TSS.
(2) Mango (Mangifera indica): Ripe mangoes are sweet, with TSS typically ranging from 14-22 °Brix, depending on the variety and ripeness.
(3) Grapes (Vitis vinifera): Table grapes vary, but ripe ones generally have TSS in the range of 16-25 °Brix. Wine grapes can go higher.
(4) Sapota (Sapodilla, Manilkara zapota): Known for its sweetness, ripe sapota fruits typically have TSS values ranging from 20-25 °Brix, sometimes higher. Comparing these, Bael fruit stands out for potentially reaching the highest TSS values among the options listed, often significantly exceeding the others. Bael