About Bird's Nest

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About Bird's Nest

The Chinese have been relishing bird’s nest at medical gourmet food for centuries. Easily absorbed by human body, bird’s nest is good for all, young and old, men and women. Rich in protein, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, and other nutrients, bird’s nest is believed to replenish and nourish the internal organs, speed up recovery from illness, boosts overall well being, and rejuvenate the skin.

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Identified by its origin, bird’s nest can be categorized as “Cave nest” and “House nest.” House nest is made by swiftlets that nest under the roof of the house while cave nest is harvest in the cave. Since the swiftlet feeds on different food and constructs nests in different location, the colors of bird’s nest also differ, varying from white, yellow, and “bloody red”.

Bird’s nest upon harvest, be it cave nest or house nest, is hard and scattered with feathers, eggshell and other impurities. It is called “raw nest”. Raw nest has to be soaked in clean water and separated from impurities before it hits the shelf.

Once processed, clean bird’s nest will be air-dried and sorted based on its shapes. Generally speaking, bird’s nest still contains 20% of water to ensure the fragile nest remains intact during packaging and to allow consumers to procure at a reasonable price. Some consumers, however, still prefer dried nest.