Biogenic Amines in Food: Analysis, Occurrence and Toxicity - Bog af Freddy Lawrence - Hardback

Biogenic Amines in Food: Analysis, Occurrence and Toxicity - Freddy Lawrence

Biogenic amines (BAs) are organic and nitrogenous compounds found in certain fermented foods, such as sausage, wine, cheese, fish and fermented vegetables. They are involved in controlling various functions of the brain such as emotions, blood pressure, movements, endocrine secretion, behavior and temperature. Bacterial decarboxylation of the amino acids in food leads to the production of BAs. The consumption of large amounts of BAs in food can have toxic effects and may also lead to gastrointestinal,..