Features and Benefits

Fast and sensitive. Use of 500 mg of fish or 250 µL of sample. Semi-quantitative measurement between 0-200 ppm (undiluted) Histamine. Sample treatment and assay can be performed in under 15 minutes.

General description

Histamine (C₅H₉N₃) is a biogenic amine naturally present in many foods and body cells in amounts without toxicological significance. It is also a contaminant mostly found in Scombridae family fishes, such as tuna and mackerel, as well as other seafood products when they are improperly handled or stored. The consumption of foods containing high levels of histamine may lead to an allergylike food poisoning known as scombroid poisoning.

Principle

The Histamine Quick Test Strips are based on the histamine dehydrogenase catalyzed oxidation of histamine in which the formed electron mediator reduces a formazan (MTT) reagent. The intensity of the product color is directly proportional to histamine concentration in the sample.

Suitability

This kit is suitable for the detection of histamine in food and beverage samples.