DETERMINATION OF HISTAMINE IN PESTA (AUSHARY) CHEESE

Abstract

The present study aimed to set the level of histamine in pesta cheese. Fifteen samples of Pesta cheese were collected from Sulaimani local markets, Iraq. The level of histamine was assayed using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). In comparison with the recommended standard by Food and Drug Administration, high levels of histamine in 33.33% of cheese samples exceeded the permissible limits (100 mg/kg) and that pose a risk to public health.