How to use the calculator
- Enter the fresh weight of strawberries in grams (e.g., 500g)
- Enter the moisture content percentage of strawberries. For fresh strawberries, this is typically between 80-95%
- Click the "Calculate" button to compute the drying weight
- The calculator will display the drying weight, water content, and dry matter percentage
Principle behind the calculation
The calculator uses the basic formula:
Drying Weight = Fresh Weight × (1 - Moisture Content / 100)
This formula assumes that the weight lost during drying is exclusively water weight. The dry matter percentage represents the non-water components of strawberries (sugars, fiber, vitamins, minerals, etc.) that remain after drying.
Typical Applications
- Measuring product quality in strawberry drying operations
- Estimating yield and product weight for commercial drying
- Research purposes in food science and agriculture
- Home food preservation projects
Tips for accuracy
- Use a calibrated scale for accurate fresh weight measurements
- For moisture content, use lab equipment for the most accurate results
- Consider environmental factors that might affect moisture content