1) How is Bird Nest produced?
Bird Nest is produced by Swiftlets (Collocalia species). They use a glutinous secretion,
also known as “nest cement” to bind together materials for nest building, or construct a
whole nest with it. The nest cement is secreted from a pair of sublingual glands located
beneath the tongue of the swiftlet.
2) How to identify the Genuine Bird's Nest?
Bird's nest is an expensive and nutritious product. Thus, it is important to distinguish a genuine piece of bird's nest. In the market, there are many unethical businessmen who would increase the weight of bird's nest by adding additives like white fungus, jelly and animal skin.
3) Why are some Bird Nest different in colour?
Bird Nest contains minerals like copper, iron, zinc, manganese, potassium and sodium. When these minerals are oxidized, they will result in a colour change to the Bird Nest.
4) What is the look, smell, feel, of real Bird Nest?
Pure Bird Nest has a translucent look and free from impurities.
All Bird Nest varies in shape and sizes but they are uniformly shaped during the cleaning process for easy packaging.
Pure Bird Nest originally smells similar to the scent of egg white.
5) How to identify the Genuine Bird's Nest?
Bird's nest is an expensive and nutritious product. Thus, it is important to distinguish a genuine piece of bird's nest. In the market, there are many unethical businessmen who would increase the weight of bird's nest by adding additives like white fungus, jelly and animal skin.
6) How to Cook the Bird Nest in Slow Cooker or Double Boiler
a) Soak the bird nest until soft in tap water. This may take up to an hour. Consume one whole piece, which is actually quite alot it is sufficient for 2 person
b) Add the softened bird nest, together with about 250mL of water. Using slow cooker or the double-boil method, no lost of water volume.
c) Switch on and turn to high. it takes about 45 mins.
d) Add 2 tablespoon of rock sugar and further cook for another 5-10 minutes.
e) Serve warm or chilled.
7) How often can I eat Bird Nest? Can I eat too much Bird Nest?
Bird Nest can be consumed daily.
An average person can consume anything between 3g to 5g of dry Bird Nest.
8) Who is unsuitable to eat Bird Nest? Who is suitable?
Bird Nest is suitable for all age groups but some small minority of people who are allergic
to protein may find it unsuitable.
9) When is the best time to consume Bird Nest?
It is best to drink Bird Nest soup before sleep as the rich antioxidants will help the body to
eradicte free radicals as the body heals during our sleep.
10) What are the health benefits of eating Bird Nest?
From the chemical analysis report of pure bird nest, we can identify soluble amino acids that
will help to repair body cells and generate new cells. The antioxidant helps to eradicate
free radicals in the body. Bird Nest also contains EGF(epidermal growth factor) which produces
an anti aging effect, making regular Bird Nest consumers young and radiant looking.
