Biogenic Amines: Indicators and Risks

Biogenic amines can also occur as decomposition products in bacterially spoiled foods. This is of particular concern in fish and fish products. These contain easily degradable proteins with high levels of the amino acid histidine. Histamine levels >1000 mg/kg are sometimes detected in spoiled tuna and mackerel in particular. Poisoning symptoms can be expected from … Biogenic Amines: Indicators and Risks

Biogenic Amines: Occurrence and Effect

Are you also one of those people who suffer from diarrhea, flatulence, headaches or even shortness of breath after drinking wine, cheese or fish? Triggers of these complaints can be so-called biogenic amines. Biogenic amines are metabolic products that occur naturally in human, plant and animal cells. The most important representative of biogenic amines is … Biogenic Amines: Occurrence and Effect