Journal of Halal Industry Studies
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Halal Industry Studies

Quantifying meat spoilage: Ethic fresh as a portable halal-tayyibah screening innovation

Erlina Nur Arifani (Food Technology Study Program, Telkom University)
Sevia Indah Purnama (Biomedical Engineering Study Program, Telkom University)
Mas Aly Afandy (Telecommunication Engineering Study Program, Telkom University)
Danny Kurnianto (Telecommunication Engineering Study Program, Telkom University)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Jul 2026

Abstract

The complexity of today's global food supply chain poses significant challenges for detecting meat spoilage, creating a pressing need to protect consumers who adhere to Halal-Tayyibah principles, especially when human visual/sensory inspection fails to detect the early stages of spoilage. To address this issue, Ethic Fresh was designed using an experimental engineering approach that integrates a calibrated electrochemical ammonia sensor, an RGB optical color sensor, and a threshold classification algorithm into a portable, non-destructive device connected to a digital data logger. The design results demonstrated that Ethic Fresh has high classification sensitivity and accuracy, successfully classifying chicken meat into three Halal-Tayyibah status categories: Fresh (low ammonia, high R-value; Full Thayyib), Semi-Fresh (oxidation crisis threshold; Doubtful/Warning), and Spoiled (high ammonia, low R-value; Khaba'ith). While not a substitute for formal laboratory testing, its portability and rapid response time make Ethic Fresh a highly viable screening tool for daily use in the market, helping consumers make safe and Halal food decisions while supporting the Halal 4.0 digital supply chain ecosystem.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jhis

Publisher

Subject

Religion Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Social Sciences

Description

The Journal of Halal Industry Studies is a journal published twice a year by the Nur Science Institute. This journal is dedicated to improving the research and development of the halal industry. This journal publishes research on various topics in the study of the halal industry, including tourism; ...