About Swallow Birds Nest

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

The place of origin

Birds Nest is mainly produced in Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Being the largest producer, Indonesia is widely-known for its premium quality Birds Nest, especially the one from Semarang, Medan, and Surabaya.

About Swallow Birds Nest

About Birds Nest

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

More about Birds Nest

Birds Nest available in the market includes the natural whole nest, nest pieces, nest threads, or irregular shaped nest. The last three types are the broken pieces being sorted out during the cleaning process. While the prices may vary, their nutritional values are the same.
Identified by its origin, Birds 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 Birds Nest also differ, varying from white, yellow, and “bloody red”.
Birds 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 Birds Nest will be air-dried and sorted based on its shapes. Generally speaking, Birds 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.

Cave Nest vs House Nest - Its Time To Know The Difference

Birds Nests are in demand not just locally but the world over, with more and more people recognising the nutritional benefits of this wondrous delicacy from nature. The White-nest Swiftlet (Aerodamus fuciphagus) and Black-nest Swiftlet (Aerodamus maximus) are the two main producers of edible Birds Nests. Nests made by White-nest Swiftlets comprise 70-80% salivary excretion and 20-30% feathers/ impurities, whilst the reverse is true for Black-nest Swiftlets, i.e. 20- 30% salivary excretion and 70-80% feathers/impurities.

House nests comprise lesser amount of impurities

Historically, Birds Nests have been typically harvested from limestone caves such as Gomantong and Niah. These are commonly known as cave nests. Cave nests tend to contain higher levels of impurities compared to house nests as they are exposed to the influence of external environment surroundings. Harvesting cave nests is also a high-risk profession as workers have to climb to dangerous heights and hang precariously from vertical cave walls while collecting the prized nests.

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“House nests contains lesser amounts of impurities, dirt, feathers and the shapes and quality produced tend to be more consistent compared to those harvested from caves.”
House nests, on the other hand, present a more hygienic way of producing Birds Nests. To cater to the ever-growing demand of this delicacy, many old buildings, usually located away from residential areas, have been converted into swiftlet farm houses to increase the nesting area for swiftlets. Nowadays, many swiftlet farms are specifically-designed buildings in well-forested surroundings and utilise modern techniques to mimic the natural cave habitat of swiftlets, such as dark interiors with the optimum temperature and humidity. The calling sounds used in swiftlet houses are also designed to attract only White-nest swiftlets, which produce cleaner nests. The swiftlets are free to enter and leave the structure anytime to seek for food and water.

Company- A fully integrated Birds Nest producer.

Therefore, they are feeding naturally on insects and fruits just as cave swiftlets do. The harvesting process is also much safer as workers are also able to collect Birds Nest conveniently from the nesting surfaces which are typically located no more than 10 feet from the ground.
Using a cleaner, more controlled environment yet just as natural, house nests are becoming a more obvious choice for consumers as these nests contain lesser amounts of impurities, dirt, feathers and the shape and quality produced tend to be more consistent as compared to those harvested from caves.
To ensure the highest food safety and quality standards are met, Company Birds Nests are produced in swiftlet houses under strict supervision and control, from which the finest raw materials that meet our exacting standards and criteria are selected. Consumers will also be glad to know that, Company has not only achieved VHM (Veterinary Health Mark) accreditation from the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia, but also been obtained Halal and dual-HACCP certification.
Why take the risk with cave nests when you can safely enjoy Company 100% pure Birds Nests from properly maintained and hygienic swiftlet farms?