BIOGENIC AMINES FORMATION IN SARDINE MARINADE DURING REFRIGERATED STORAGE

Biogenic amines (tyramine, putrescine, cadaverine, histamine, spermidine, spermine) in sardine marinade were investigated. Sardine were beheaded, gutted, filleted, washed and marinated by immersing the fish into solutions containing 2 and 4% acetic acid and 10% NaCl for 24 h. Biogenic amine content, sensory scores and pH values of marinated sardine were recorded during the storage at 4C for up to 5 months. Biogenic amine content in marinated sardine was higher than in raw material. There were significant (P<0.05) differences in biogenic amine content between acetic acid concentrations of 2% and 4% just after marinating. Initial values of biogenic amines in marinade with 4% acetic acid were significantly (P<0.05) lower than those in marinade with 2% acetic acid. The contents of tyramine***, putrescine and histamine in sardine marinade decreased in the first 2–3 months of storage, followed by continuous increase up to 5 months of the storage. After decrease in the first month, cadaverine level did not significantly change. According to results, the marination process influences biogenic amine accumulation.