Copper chelation assay for histamine in tuna

Authors :: Bateman, R.C., Jr.
Eldrige, D.B.
Wade, S.
McCoy-Messer, J.
Jester, E.L.E.
Mowdy, D.E.
Source :: Journal of Food Science. May-June, 1994, Vol. 59 Issue 3, p517, 3 p.
Publication Year :: 1994
Abstract: A copper chelation method identifies a biogenic amine, histamine, in yellowfin tuna steaks. This method requires cation exchange chromatography to purify histamine and a fluorometer for product identification. Scombroid fish undergoes microbial decomposition to generate histamine, which causes scombroid poisoning.