Bird Nest’s Heaven
Bird’s Nest is rare and so expensive that only wealthy people can consume it. Many people know that it’s a “cold food” because it has a cooling effect when you consume it. In Chinese they called it “Yin”.
Bird’s nest is produced by swiftlets. These birds are from the same family as the common swallow, but they are smaller in size, averaging only 9mm in length, while swallows can grow up to 17mm. Another difference is that the tails of swiflets are shorter with feathers that are rectangular in shape, while swallows have a longer tail and feathers that shaped like scissors.
Swiflets are found predominantly in South East Asia, in countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. Small colonies of swiflets may also be found in some remote areas of India and Sri Lanka.
There are 2 different kinds of Bird’s Nest one is the “Cave Bird’s Nest” and the other is “House Bird’s Nest”. It is very difficult to find the “Cave Bird’s Nest”, because it is generally found in cliffs, overhanging crags and steep deep cliffs. So it is very difficult to get it. Whilst the “House Bird’s Nest” can be harvested easily from the roof of houses.
Although we can reach them easily, it needs to undergo a long laborious cleaning process. Not only that but it has to be soaked for 6 to 48 hours to absorb water to make it soft before it is purified.
The only edible and beneficial Bird’s Nest is made during the breeding season. The males’ swiftlet long thin gelatinous strands from it’s salivary gland is wound into a half-cup nest and bonds like quick drying cement.
The benefits of taking edible bird’s nest are still not scientifically proven, although it was claimed that it contains elements which can stimulate cell growth and are beneficial to elderly people recovering from illness.
Traditionally it is believed that bird’s nest can strengthen the lungs and pancreas to prolong life also in slowing down the aging process. It is especially valued by ladies for its reported properties of making the skin delicate and glows radiantly.
Quality Nest Trading has gathered this high quality dried bird’s nest (also known as swallow’s nest) with the strictest quality controls. Each box is carefully hand picked and packed into our delightful gift boxes. Perfect for making traditional bird’s nest soup or as a gift to your loved ones!
