Determination of Histamine in Various Marine Fish Species Available in Major Markets of Punjab, Pakistan by LC-MS/MS

Authors

  • Muhammad Arfan Hadyait Fish Quality Control Labs, Fisheries Research and Training Institute, Manawan, Lahore Pakistan.
  • Asif Ali Fish Quality Control Labs, Fisheries Research and Training Institute, Manawan, Lahore Pakistan.
  • Ehsan Mahmood Bhatti Fish Quality Control Labs, Fisheries Research and Training Institute, Manawan, Lahore Pakistan.
  • Aroosa Qayyum Fish Quality Control Labs, Fisheries Research and Training Institute, Manawan, Lahore Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Aafar Ullah Fish Quality Control Labs, Fisheries Research and Training Institute, Manawan, Lahore Pakistan.

Keywords:

Histamine, Marine Fish, Punjab, Pakistan, LCMS, Markets, FQCL.

Abstract

Fish samples from selected five (5) major markets of Punjab (Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala) were collected randomly consisting of nine (9) marine fish species. LCQ Fleet with ion trap mass analyzer coupled with Surveyorplus pump and Surveyorplus degassor of Thermoscientific was used for histamine determination in present study. The histamine detected in different nine (9) samples from different markets was within safe limits. The fishes were also examined for appearance, texture, odour and presence of black spots. All the physical parameters were within normal range. It was concluded that the marine fish species being sold in various fish markets of Punjab province are fresh with good physical conditions and having histamine in safe limits.

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Published

2018-01-31

How to Cite

Hadyait, M. A., Ali, A., Bhatti, E. M., Qayyum, A., & Ullah, M. A. (2018). Determination of Histamine in Various Marine Fish Species Available in Major Markets of Punjab, Pakistan by LC-MS/MS. PSM Biological Research, 3(1), 39–43. Retrieved from https://psmjournals.org/index.php/biolres/article/view/164

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018)

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