WHAT IS BIRD'S NEST
Swiftlet is native to Southeast Asia. Instead of using twigs or sticks, the bird makes its nest entirely out of solidified saliva which is secreted from well-developed salivary glands in their mouth that enlarge during the breeding season – weaving them delicately in a neat mesh pattern.
In the wild, swiftlets build their nests on the high walls of large limestone caves which make it dangerous for harvesters to climb and retrieve. This makes wild-harvested bird’s nest rarer and more expensive.
Modern bird’s nest farms construct concrete buildings (also known as swiftlet houses) which are a much safer and cleaner environment for both man and bird.
Once baby birds learn to fly, the entire family abandons the nest for an adventure in the skies until they build another nest during the next mating season.
Only empty nests are collected, to prevent overharvesting.
According to historical records, during the later years of the Qing Dynasty, Empress Dowager Cixi, who was in their golden years, appeared to be 20 to 30 years younger than her actual ages and was in good spirits. Her approach to maintain health involved a strong emphasis on dietary supplementation, with bird’s nest prominently featured in her diverse menus. Records from the Qing Palace archives note that Empress Dowager Cixi was known for her reliance on bird’s nest as a dietary supplement. For instance, during the morning meal on October 7th of the tenth year of the Guangxu Emperor’s reign, there were over 30 different dishes on the table, and seven of them were made with bird’s nest.
In the market for bird’s nest products, the majority of vendors employ various names to distinguish the grades of bird’s nest based on their sizes. Each enterprise establishes its own size standards, utilizing distinct names depending on factors such as the size, processing techniques, and series of the bird’s nests.
The nomenclature of 3A, 4A, and 5A bird’s nests have been prevalent in the industry. Historically, it has been suggested that a 3A bird’s nest has a width at the back of the cup approximately equal to the width of three fingers of a small girl placed together. Similarly, a 5A bird’s nest is described as having a width at the back of the cup approximately equal to the width of five fingers of a small girl placed together.
We posit that, regardless of the nomenclature used, as long as the bird’s nest is natural, there is no substantial difference in quality.
BOWL
As the name suggests, this refers to the whole bird’s nest, with a shape resembling a small bowl. This type of Bird’s nest retains more nutritional components during the stewing process.
STRIPE
Generally, Bird’s nest stripes is processed bird’s nest in strip form, often due to imperfect shape or raw materials having defects. Our Bird’s nest stripes product uses a complete triangular Bird’s nest bowl in strip form for sale. This form is more convenient for cooking. Compared to Bird’s nest bowl, Bird’s nest stripes is more affordable, has a stronger ability to absorb broth, and thus presents more textural changes during the cooking process.
CORNER
Bird’s nest corner refers to the fixed structural part of the bird’s nest. This part is particularly compact, offering a crispy and tender texture. Although Bird’s nest corner is often considered to have a lower quality compared to other forms of bird’s nests, it still remains rich in nutrients.
FRAGMENT
Bird’s nest fragments involve breaking the bird’s nest into small particles, commonly used in processing bird’s nest beverages, bird’s nest pastries, etc. Due to the specific form of Yan Sui, it more easily releases nutrients and flavors during cooking.
FEMALE & PREGNANT WOMEN
During pregnancy, there is an increased demand for nutrients, and bird’s nest, containing not only active proteins but also providing positive benefits for both pregnant women and their unborn babies, is advantageous. Additionally, consuming a bird’s nest helps enhance the immune system of pregnant women while supplying essential nutrients.
ELDERLY
As individuals age, their bodily functions gradually decline, leading to a noticeable decrease in immune response, often accompanied by issues such as memory loss. Consuming a bird’s nest can enhance memory and provide the necessary nutritional support for the aging body.
CHILDREN
For children who are generally frail, prone to illness, or recovering from an illness, bird’s nest is considered a superior and optimal natural supplement for dietary regulation.
HEALTH ENTHUSIAST
Bird’s nest is known for its fatigue-relieving and stress-alleviating effects, making it beneficial for those who regularly experience clinical manifestations of mental fatigue due to prolonged periods of staying awake or insufficient sleep.
Despite the numerous benefits of consuming bird’s nests, it is generally not recommended for individuals with a cold, as it may exacerbate cold symptoms.
The abundant proteins, amino acids, and minerals present in bird’s nest play a crucial role in promoting robust cell development, facilitating muscle repair, and aiding recovery from chronic ailments.
For healthy individuals, these components contribute to reinforcing the immune system, providing defense against infections caused by external environmental stressors.
Moreover, bird’s nest is a plentiful source of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which triggers tissue repair and fosters the regeneration of collagen, resulting in skin that is not only smooth but also radiant.
BIRD'S NEST ORIGIN
Bird’s nest comes from Swiftlet nest, whose native to Southeast Asia. Instead of using twigs or sticks, the bird makes its nest entirely out of solidified saliva which is secreted from well-developed salivary glands in their mouth that enlarge during the breeding season – weaving them delicately in a neat mesh pattern.
In the wild, swiftlets build their nests on the high walls of large limestone caves which make it dangerous for harvesters to climb and retrieve. This makes wild-harvested bird’s nest rarer and more expensive. Modern bird’s nest farms construct concrete buildings (also known as swiftlet houses) which are a much safer and cleaner environment for both man and bird.
Once baby birds learn to fly, the entire family abandons the nest for an adventure in the skies until they build another nest during the next mating season. Only empty nests are collected, to prevent overharvesting.
BIRD'S NEST HISTORY
Empress Dowager Cixi was a prominent figure during the later years of the Qing Dynasty. According to historical records, she appeared to be 20 to 30 years younger than her actual ages her golden years. Her approach to maintain health involved a strong emphasis on dietary supplementation, with bird’s nest prominently featured in her diverse menus. Records from the Qing Palace archives note that Empress Dowager Cixi was known for her reliance on bird’s nest as a dietary supplement. It was documented that her breakfast consist of 30 different dishes on the table, 7 of them were made with bird’s nest.
BIRD'S NEST GRADING
In the market for bird’s nest products, the majority of vendors employ various names to distinguish the grades of bird’s nest based on their sizes. Each enterprise establishes its own size standards, utilizing distinct names depending on factors such as the size, processing techniques, and series of the bird’s nests.
The nomenclature of 3A, 4A, and 5A bird’s nests have been prevalent in the industry. Historically, it has been suggested that a 3A bird’s nest has a width at the back of the cup approximately equal to the width of three fingers of a small girl placed together. Similarly, a 5A bird’s nest is described as having a width at the back of the cup approximately equal to the width of five fingers of a small girl placed together.
We posit that, regardless of the nomenclature used, as long as the bird’s nest is natural, there is no substantial difference in quality.
BIRD'S NEST ANATOMY
BOWL
As the name suggests, this refers to the whole bird’s nest, with a shape resembling a small bowl. This type of Bird’s nest retains more nutritional components during the stewing process.
STRIPE
Generally, Bird’s nest stripes is processed bird’s nest in strip form, often due to imperfect shape or raw materials having defects. Our Bird’s nest stripes product uses a complete triangular Bird’s nest bowl in strip form for sale. This form is more convenient for cooking. Compared to Bird’s nest bowl, Bird’s nest stripes is more affordable, has a stronger ability to absorb broth, and thus presents more textural changes during the cooking process.
CORNER
Bird’s nest corner refers to the fixed structural part of the bird’s nest. This part is particularly compact, offering a crispy and tender texture. Although Bird’s nest corner is often considered to have a lower quality compared to other forms of bird’s nests, it still remains rich in nutrients.
FRAGMENT
Bird’s nest fragments involve breaking the bird’s nest into small particles, commonly used in processing bird’s nest beverages, bird’s nest pastries, etc. Due to the specific form of the bird’s nest fragment, it more easily releases nutrients and flavors during cooking.
SUITABLE GROUP
FEMALE & PREGNANT WOMEN
During pregnancy, there is an increased demand for nutrients, and bird’s nest, containing not only active proteins but also providing positive benefits for both pregnant women and their unborn babies, is advantageous. Additionally, consuming a bird’s nest helps enhance the immune system of pregnant women while supplying essential nutrients.
ELDERLY
As individuals age, their bodily functions gradually decline, leading to a noticeable decrease in immune response, often accompanied by issues such as memory loss. Consuming a bird’s nest can enhance memory and provide the necessary nutritional support for the aging body.
CHILDREN
For children who are generally frail, prone to illness, or recovering from an illness, bird’s nest is considered a superior and optimal natural supplement for dietary regulation.
HEALTH ENTHUSIAST
Bird’s nest is known for its fatigue-relieving and stress-alleviating effects, making it beneficial for those who regularly experience clinical manifestations of mental fatigue due to prolonged periods of staying awake or insufficient sleep.
Despite the numerous benefits of consuming bird’s nests, it is generally not recommended for individuals with a cold, as it may exacerbate cold symptoms.
BIRD'S NEST HEALTH BENEFIT
The abundant proteins, amino acids, and minerals present in bird’s nest play a crucial role in promoting robust cell development. In addition, they also facilitate muscle repair, and aid recovery from chronic ailments.
For healthy individuals, these components contribute to reinforcing the immune system, providing defense against infections caused by external environmental stressors.
Moreover, bird’s nest is a plentiful source of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF). It triggers tissue repair and fosters the regeneration of collagen, resulting in skin that is not only smooth but also radiant.
RESEARCH STUDY
RESEARCH STUDY
Identification of edible Bird's nest with amino acid and monosaccharide analysis
- PMID: 25392186
- DOI: 10.1021/jf503157n
Identification of two novel antioxidant peptides from edible bird's nest (Aerodramus fuciphagus) protein hydrolysates
- PMID: 28497137
- DOI: 10.1039/c6fo01615d
Edible bird's nest enhances antioxidant capacity and increases lifespan in Drosophila Melanogaster
- PMID: 27188745