No matter how you try to confuse others a prism doesn't know sugar from any other substance!
It is clear that there is no way to explain the facts to you. You are stuck in your own little bogus world where real evidence and reality are not allowed in.
But for those capable of learning let me clarify this for them. When using refractometers to measure brix they are not measuring sugar crystals, they are measuring the amount of sugar dissolved in a solution.
As far as refractometers go, if they are not capable of determining sugar from any other substance this would make them worthless, and they would not be able able to tell us anything. Now that is common sense!!!
You have also completely missed the point about the use of the refractometer that as a scientific testing tool to determine if the fruits or vegetables you eat or grow yourself are of any value !
I have not missed any point. Again if you are using a refractometer to test for brix all you are determining is the sugar content in the produce. This does not tell you nutritional value, if herbicides or pesticides are present, or anything else. ONLY sugar content. It is super basic science!!!!
Something anyone even child can do and understand if they desire to do so!
Like using a refractometer to measure the natural sugar content (brix) of coffee? LOL!!!! Just think, if you would have learned some real science before arguing then you would have realized the link you gave was going to disprove your claims just like it did!!! Fortunately, I am well versed in science and was able to explain to you about brix and what they were measuring in the coffee to then calculate the TDS, which IS NOT the same thing as brix as you erroneous claimed.
And the real point of this whole thread is my reasons to demand you be banned from the Acid/Base SUPPORT forum. You disagree and try to confuse others about everything the forum is suppose to support,
Explaining to people how the body regulates its pH IS support. What is not support is your constant attacks and telling people they are wrong when it is clear you do not have a clue what you are talking about. This is why if anyone should be banned it is you. You do not contribute to the forum in a positive manner, you just continually violate TOS with nearly ever post.
Clear the air for all of us at CZ, esp. Hv.... what type of refractometer are you referring to??
Clear the air for all of us at CZ, esp. Hv.... what type of refractometer are you referring to??
Hand held brix refractometers used to measure the dissolved sugar content in liquids.
Thanks James. so there's no debate here.... the fact that Ryan is puzzled how a refractometer operates is clear enough to back that statement!
Once again, a non-answer to a legitimate question.
I'm surprised at how my question is being danced around, both here and on the forum itself.
Not surprising to me at all. Seems like what is accepted is whatever the few alkaline supporters on the site accept.
What they fail to understand is that the forum is not all about alkalinity. As the title states it is about acid/alkaline balance. Alkalosis is just as bad as acidosis, but all they want anyone to present are compounds that can promote alkalosis and cause other problems in the body by neutralizing stomach acid among other things. But they do not want any warnings to potential side effects presented nor anything stated about how the body actually regulates its own pH tightly.
So the site is not really about "balance" it is about promoting alkalinity, which can be just as dangerous as acidity. Maybe they should rename the forum Alkaline Imbalance Support Forum since this is all they seem to want to discuss and promote!!!