Glossary

Dry matter is the portion of a sample remaining after its water has been removed by a defined drying method. In mango harvest assessment, dry-matter percentage can help evaluate fruit development and likely ripening quality when the method and cultivar interpretation are appropriate. It is not the same as juice Brix or a universal eating-ripeness score. Sample representatively and use a validated procedure rather than assuming that one threshold works for every variety, region, or measurement device.