Recent analytical approaches to the analysis of biogenic amines in food samples

• Current situation in the analysis of biogenic amines in foods is reviewed.
• Reliable analytical results are important for quality control and consumer safety.
• HPLC is the chromatographic technique most commonly performed for biogenic amines.
• CE-LIF provides fast separation, low cost of operation and high sensitivity.
• Sensors provide low cost, very short analysis times and on-site use.

Biogenic amines (BAs) are formed in certain food products during storage and processing, causing serious health problems, especially to sensitive persons. This review provides an overview on the studies published between 2011 and 2012, focusing on novelty, improvement, and optimization of analytical methods for the determination of BAs and on their applications to the important groups of food products.