The use of amine-negative starter cultures for fermented food
has been suggested to control biogenic amines production. Biogenic
amine production capability of 58 S. thermophilus isolates
in yogurt was investigated. The results of the study showed that
most of the S. thermophilus isolates have an ability to form biogenic
amines, especially histamine and tyramine, which are the most
toxic amines for human health. It is important to select suitable
strains as starter cultures.
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