Occurrence and Associated Factors of Biogenic Amines in Selected Mediterranean Dairy Products

Fermented products, particularly cheese, represent a susceptible reservoir of biogenic amines (BAs), which can pose health risks when present at elevated levels. This study aimed to detect the presence and concentration of 6 major BAs (histamine "Hist," phenylethylamine "Phenyl," cadaverine "Cad," spermine "Sper," spermidine "Sped," and putrescine "Putr") in selected Mediterranean dairy products, investigating the effects of packaging, fat content, pH on BA levels. A total of 39 stock keeping un