Evaluation of biogenic amines, phenolic and antioxidant compounds in “Senatore Cappelli” durum wheat products

“Senatore Cappelli” durum wheat products have attracted much interest in recent years because of their nutritional and quality characteristics, as they are a source of different bioactive compounds (i.e., polyphenols, serotonin, etc.). This study examines the content of biogenic amines (BAs), ß-phenylethylamine, putrescine, cadaverine, histamine, tyramine, serotonin and spermine, total polyphenols content (TPC) and antioxidant capacity (AC) of different products of the “Senatore Cappelli” durum wheat chain (SCDW): seeds, chaff, flour, and pasta. BAs were detected and quantified by HPLC-RF. While UV-Vis spectrophotometer was applied for the determination of TPC and AC. All BAs investigated were found in the samples analyzed at different concentrations. Particularly, the presence of serotonin (21.71 ± 0.15 - 42.66 ±0 .03 mg/kg), an BA with positive effects on human health, was found in all SCDW products. In addition, a higher concentration in SCDW pasta of histamine (36.37 ± 0.01 mg/kg) and cadaverine (11.43 ± 0.36 mg/kg), which are the main BAs involved in allergic processes, compared to the other SCDW products was found