The presence of biogenic amines (BAs) in seafood can pose a health risk to consumers, as they have been linked to adverse reactions such as histamine poisoning. Although the only biogenic amine for which maximum limits have been set is histamine, it is also important to regulate the presence of other amines associated with certain adverse effects. In this study, the official method for determining histamine was slightly modified and adapted for a UHPLC-PDA system and applied to analyze raw and preserved mackerel fillet samples. The evolution of biogenic amines during the storage period under refrigerated conditions revealed that, within two days, the limit for the content of histidine of 100 mg/kg was exceeded in raw fillets, while the histidine content in preserved mackerel (in oil and marinated) remained more stable. The thawing phase, whether in the fridge or at room temperature, did not significantly affect the BA content. Additionally, three different cooking methods (steaming, oven-baking, and boiling) significantly decrease the levels of BAs in highly contaminated raw mackerel fillets.
Evolution of Eight Biogenic Amines in Raw and Preserved Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) Fillets Monitored by UHPLC-PDA
Barp, Laura
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;Moret, EricaSecondo
;Moret, SabrinaUltimo
2024-01-01
Abstract
The presence of biogenic amines (BAs) in seafood can pose a health risk to consumers, as they have been linked to adverse reactions such as histamine poisoning. Although the only biogenic amine for which maximum limits have been set is histamine, it is also important to regulate the presence of other amines associated with certain adverse effects. In this study, the official method for determining histamine was slightly modified and adapted for a UHPLC-PDA system and applied to analyze raw and preserved mackerel fillet samples. The evolution of biogenic amines during the storage period under refrigerated conditions revealed that, within two days, the limit for the content of histidine of 100 mg/kg was exceeded in raw fillets, while the histidine content in preserved mackerel (in oil and marinated) remained more stable. The thawing phase, whether in the fridge or at room temperature, did not significantly affect the BA content. Additionally, three different cooking methods (steaming, oven-baking, and boiling) significantly decrease the levels of BAs in highly contaminated raw mackerel fillets.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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