Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVII, Issue 1
Written by Ioana Roxana ȘOIMUȘAN, Oana Andreea MASTAN, Ioan LADOȘI, Adina Lia LONGODOR, Aurelia COROIAN
Biogenic amines fulfill different roles in the proper functioning of the human body. They result from oxidation processes in food. Biogenic amines are mainly found in fermented products such as wine, fish, meat and cheeses. Their existence in small quantities does not affect people's health, but in a larger volume leads to poisoning. The most common biogenic amine poisonings were found in tyramine and histamine. The main symptoms of poisoning are increased blood pressure and headaches. The concentration of biogenic amines in cheeses is influenced by several factors: temperature, baking time, pH, the culture used, environmental conditions, the origin of the raw material (raw or pasteurized milk and microbiological load. Compliance with hygienic conditions and the correct manufacturing process does not increase the amount of biogenic amines.
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