[The risk of biogenic amines in food]. / O risco das aminas biogênicas nos alimentos.
Cien Saude Colet
; 19(4): 1123-34, 2014 Apr.
Article
em Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24820595
Biogenic amines are low molecular weight organic bases with biological activity, produced by the action of the decarboxylase enzyme. Microorganisms used in food fermentation are able to produce them. Consumption of these compounds causes serious toxicological effects, which are undesirable for human health. Although there is no specific legislation regarding the amine content in food and beverages, the presence and accumulation of amines is a matter of great importance. The aim of this review is to highlight the need for further studies and foment debate about the presence of biogenic amines in a variety of foods.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aminas Biogênicas
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Contaminação de Alimentos
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
Pt
Revista:
Cien Saude Colet
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Brasil