420678

Experimental studies for controlling histamine produced by some bacteria in tuna fish using some essential oils

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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Meat hygiene

Abstract

This study investigates the bacteriological quality and histamine levels in tuna fish, highlighting significant health risks associated with bacterial contamination throughout the fish's lifecycle. Bacteriological analysis of three tuna samples revealed the presence of pathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli (2/3), Salmonella (1/3), Staphylococcus aureus (2/3), and Proteus species (1/3). Histamine levels were assessed using ELISA, with concentrations recorded as 18.05 mg/100g, 27.4 mg/100g, and 20.1 mg/100g, indicating that one sample exceeded the permissible limit of 20 mg/100g as per EOS guidelines. The study further explored the efficacy of essential oils, specifically thyme and blackberry oils, in reducing histamine levels in contaminated fish. Results demonstrated that thyme oil at 1% concentration significantly reduced histamine levels by 58.6% over nine days, while blackberry oil at 1% achieved a reduction of 46.1%. These findings suggest that essential oils can effectively mitigate histamine accumulation and microbial growth in tuna fish, presenting a promising approach to enhance food safety and extend shelf life. The study underscores the importance of monitoring bacterial contamination and histamine levels in tuna to ensure consumer safety and improve product quality through natural preservation methods.

DOI

10.21608/bvmj.2025.357545.1929

Keywords

Tuna fish, Histamine level, Thyme oil, Blackberry oil

Authors

First Name

Wesam

Last Name

Elshafey

MiddleName

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Affiliation

Department of Food Hygiene, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Egypt

Email

wesamshaban080@gmail.com

City

Banha

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First Name

shimaa

Last Name

abd elwahaab

MiddleName

adel

Affiliation

Department of Food Hygiene, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Egypt.

Email

shaimaaadel988090@gmail.com

City

Banha

Orcid

-

First Name

rabab

Last Name

rawash

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Food Hygiene, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Egypt.

Email

rababomarsalah@gmail.com

City

Banha

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-

Volume

48

Article Issue

1

Related Issue

54887

Issue Date

2025-04-01

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2025-02-02

Publish Date

2025-04-01

Page Start

98

Page End

102

Print ISSN

1110-6581

Online ISSN

2974-4806

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https://bvmj.journals.ekb.eg/article_420678.html

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420,678

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Original Article

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812

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Journal

Publication Title

Benha Veterinary Medical Journal

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https://bvmj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Experimental studies for controlling histamine produced by some bacteria in tuna fish using some essential oils

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09 Apr 2025