Does Coffee Have Amines?

Total amine levels in green coffee ranged from 3.03 to 4.44 mg/100 g. The predominant amines in green coffee were serotonin and putrescine, followed by spermidine and spermine. The degree of roasting did not affect moisture content or water activity of the coffee bean.

Does coffee contain amine?

Green coffee beans contained amine from 0.09 mg/100 g for tryptamine to 1.13 mg/100 g for putrescine. Phenylethylamine was only detected in instant coffee at 0.14 mg/100 g.

What foods contain biogenic amines?

Large amounts of BAs can be found in foods such as cheese, fermented vegetables, fish and fish products, wine, dried meat products, and sausages [59]. Several studies have reported high levels of BAs in foods, particularly in cheese and fish.