What is Brix?

Brix (°Bx) measures the soluble solids — mostly natural sugars — dissolved in a liquid, expressed as a percentage. It's measured with a refractometer and is the standard way the beverage industry quantifies how concentrated a liquid ingredient is.

Why concentrate isn't sold at "natural" Brix

Fresh coconut water typically sits around 5–6° Brix. Concentrating it to a higher Brix — for example, our 60° Brix concentrate — removes excess water, which makes the product far more efficient to ship. The buyer then reconstitutes it back down to a target Brix with water before bottling. Our manufacturing process guide explains how the low-temperature evaporation stage does this without cooking the flavour.

Our Brix range: 60° to 82°

PrimeCoco supplies concentrate at 60°, 65°, 70°, 78°, and 82° Brix. Higher Brix means lower shipping weight per unit of finished beverage — useful for long-haul international logistics. A 1-ton shipment at 82° Brix will produce significantly more finished beverage than the same weight at 60°. If you need a specific level, we produce to spec — see custom Brix concentrate.

Reconstitution ratios

To reconstitute to drinking strength (approx. 5° Brix), dilute as follows: 60° Brix → 1:11, 65° → 1:12, 70° → 1:13, 78° → 1:15, 82° → 1:16. Contact our technical team for blending in flavoured beverages — ratios change with formulation.

Choosing the right Brix for your product

The right Brix depends on your target sweetness, mouthfeel, finished cost per litre, and logistics budget. If you're unsure where to start, request a sample at 60° Brix and we can recommend an initial dilution ratio based on your application.

Still weighing concentrate against powder for your product? See our format comparison, or the full B2B sourcing guide for the wider picture on suppliers, MOQs and compliance.