1. Portable DNA Detection Tool for Halal Monitoring Using Spectral Sensing

Pork and its derivatives are non-halal in Islam, raising concerns about cross- contamination in food. With the growing number of Muslim tourists and Taiwan’s efforts to expand its halal F&B exports, strict halal compliance and reliable detection methods are essential. Conventional techniques like PCR offer high accuracy but are limited by long processing times and the need for advanced laboratories. Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) presents a faster alternative, operating at... J. Chen