In vitro study of biogenic amine production and gastrointestinal stress tolerance by some enterococci strains.

All enterococci strains, with the exception of E. gallinarum DM 19, are powerful tyramine producers, and their capacity to create histamine is inferior to that of tyramine. However, more investigations are needed before considering whether their use or not as bio-preservatives or starter cultures in foods. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.