Biogenic Amines
The accumulation of biogenic amines (BA) infoods requires the presence of amino acid precursors, microorganisms with amino acid decarboxylase activity, and favorable conditions (temperature and pH) for growth and decarboxylation. The large quantities of protein present and the proteolytic activity foos during the ripening of meat products provide the precursors for later decarboxylase reactions preformed by both starter cultures and wild microbiota (Suzzi and Gardini 2003; Komprda et.2004).