Investigations on shelf life and shelf life assessment of raw meat - Formation of biogenic amines and microbial changers during storage

Aim of this study was to assess the contents of biogenic amines and microbial and sensory evaluation of fresh meat until the date of expiry. Of 102 samles, 28 were complained about, 10 of them even before the date of expiry. Sensory and microbial assessment of complained samples agreed to > 95%. High concentrations of biogenic amines (putrescine up to 57 mg/kg, cadaverine up to 140 mg/kg, tyramine up to 74 mg/kg, spermine up to 210 mg/kg) were found only in samples with high total aerobic counts and obvious sensory deterioriation.