Today, food safety and quality are some of the main concerns of consumer and health
agencies around the world. Our current lifestyle and market globalization have led to an …

The polyamines spermine, spermidine, and putrescine are involved in various biological
processes, notably in cell proliferation and differentiation, and also have antioxidant …

In this article, several applications of nanomaterials in food packaging and food safety are
reviewed, including: polymer/clay nanocomposites as high barrier packaging materials …

Biogenic amines have been reported in a variety of foods, such as fish, meat, cheese,
vegetables, and wines. They are described as low molecular weight organic bases with …

An improved screening plate method for the detection of amino acid decarboxylase-positive
microorganisms (especially lactic acid bacteria) was developed. The suitability and …

Biogenic amines are compounds commonly present in living organisms in which they are
responsible for many essential functions. They can be naturally present in many foods such …

The qualitative and quantitative profile of biogenic amines (BA) in 50 samples of dry
fermented sausages sold in Greek retail markets were determined by HPLC. Putrescine …

Polyamines (PAs) are ubiquitous substances considered to be bioregulators of numerous
cell functions; they take part in cell growth, division, and differentiation. These biogenic …

It has been recognized for some time that biogenic amines occur in a wide range of foods,
among them meat and meat products. Meat is an important component of the diet in …

Recent trends in food security are promoting an increasing search for trace compounds that
can affect human health. Biogenic amines, the so-called natural amines with physiological …