Effect of Packaging in Biogenic Amine Production in Indian Squid (Loligo duvaucelii) Stored in Iced Condition

Changes of seven biogenic amines (putrescine, cadaverine, spermidine, spermine, Agmatine, histamine, and tyramine) in squid during ice storage with or without packaging were investigated. The highest level of biogenic amines was obtained from squid stored in ice without packet. Among the biogenic amines putrescine, cadaverine, agmatine and tyramine contents increased during the storage of packed squid held in ice, reaching levels of 107.37mg, 69.72 mg, and 125.2 mg and 2.62 mg /kg muscles at 15 days of storage, respectively. No significant differences were found in histamine concentrations within the treatments during the early stages of the storage period. However, there was a significant difference (P less than 0.05) towards the end of the storage period in all treatments. Chemical, sensory and microbial qualities were measured throughout the storage time to determine the changes that took place and to evaluate the effects of both storage conditions.