title: Biogenic amines determination in some traditional cheeses in West Azerbaijan province of Iran.
abstract: Biogenic amines (BA) are nitrogenous compounds that possess biological activity. The source of production is the microbial decarboxylation of amino acids. This compounds are found in various types of cheese. The aim of this work was to evaluate the BA content of some traditional cheeses in West Azerbaijan province Iran. For this purpose, 70 samples of Koopeh, 10 samples of Lighvan and 5 samples of Red Salmas cheeses were obtained from local supermarkets of different cities of West Azerbaijan province. After preparation of samples, biogenic amines content was evaluated by modified HPLC method. The presence of histamine, cadaverine, putrescine and tyramine in tested cheeses were observed. Total amount of biogenic amines was highest in Red Salmas cheese with 1426.91 ppm. It followed by Lighvan cheese and Koopeh cheese with 1008.98 and 517.71 ppm, respectively. Putrescine, cadaverine, histamine and tyramine were detected in Koopeh cheese at levels up to 156.09, 282.34, 70.80, 8.48 ppm respectively. These amines were detected also in Lighvan cheese at levels up to 277.53, 342.74, 37.58, 351.12 ppm and in Red Salmas cheese samples at levels up to 438.03, 701.05, 105.21, 182.62 ppm, respectively. Large amounts of biogenic amines can indicate non hygienic conditions and contamination of used milk for cheese production.
authors: Food and Beverage Safety Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran;
authors: Seyed Mehdi
authors: SM
authors: Razavi Rohani
authors: Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran;
authors: Javad
authors: J
authors: Aliakbarlu
authors: Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran;
authors: Ali
authors: A
authors: Ehsani
authors: Food and Beverage Safety Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran; ; Food and Drug Deputy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
authors: Hassan
authors: H
authors: Hassanzadazar
keywords: Biogenic amines; Cheese; HPLC; Histamine
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