Health Benefits of Consuming Birds Nest

• Improves blood circulation, metabolim, memory and agility
• Helps alleviates asthma
• Moisturises and lightens the skin
• Helps regulate menstrual cycle
• Enhances foetus immunity and speeds up post-delivery recuperation when comsumed during pregnancy
• Improves lung, kidney and intestinal functions
• Helps boost the body’s overall immune system

Health Benefits of Consuming Birds Nest

Birds Nest contains mainly proteins and amino acids (50-60%), carbohydrates and various mineral salts. Protein in Birds Nests come in the form of water-soluble glycoproteins, which are crucial to produce essential amino acids that our own body tissues cannot make. In addition, Birds Nest also contains more than 15 amino acids, including two essential amino acids (threonine and valine), which are the basic building blocks for tissue regeneration and body immunity.

The main carbohydrate in Birds Nest is sialic acid which is purported to contribute to neurological and intellectual development in infants, whilst other major carbohydrates include galactosamine, galactose and fucose. Also rich in mineral salts, Birds Nest contains sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc, all of which are essential for development of bones, tissues, blood and nerve cells as well as various physiological processes.

(Source: Lim Chan Koon and Earl of Cranbrook (2002), Swiftlets of Borneo : Builders of Edible Nests)

In recent times, the most interesting discovery by researchers in Hong Kong is that the glycoproteins in Birds Nests contains elements of mitogenic stimulation factor and epidermic growth factor (“EGF”) which can stimulate cell growth and reproduction and strengthen the immune system. As such, it has excellent potential for restoring fine complexion and youthfulness, thus slowing down the ageing process.

In addition, Birds Nests have also been found to contain antioxidants which help increase body immunity and lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, macular degeneration and diabetes.

(Source: http://www.hkfsta.com.hk/articles/special/article7.htm)

With our commitment to producing top-quality Birds Nest without usage of any chemicals, additives, preservatives or colourings, you can be assured that all of the natural goodness of Birds Nest mentioned above will remain intact for your wholesome enjoyment and benefit.

Cooking Method of Birds Nest Soup

In order to enjoy a bowl of delicious Birds Nest soup, you’ll need to follow the recipe carefully in order to avoid your Birds Nest being overcooked.

Soaking the Birds Nest
1. Place your Birds Nest in a bowl of cooked water. (Make sure your bowl is big enough when the Birds Nests expand).
2. Leave the Birds Nest to soak for 2~4 Hours.

Stewing the Birds Nest!

Recipe 1: Follow this recipe if you own a Double Boiler

1. Fill the external pot with water however make sure it does not exceed half the height of the internal pot.
2. Place the soaked Birds Nest into the Internal Pot.
3. Add water into the internal pot. (Water measurement is based on the amount of Birds Nest inserted. 1 bowl for 1 Birds Nest)
4. Add extra ingredients for additional flavour (Example: Rock sugar to add sweetness to the soup)
5. Boil the soup for 2~3 hours.
6. Pour the Birds Nest Soup into a bowl and it’s ready to be served.

Recipe 2: Follow this recipe to easily stew your Birds Nest Soup

1. Boil the cleaned and soaked Birds Nests twice. (Simmer the Birds Nest in a pot of boil water in slow heat for 5 minutes, twice)
2. Place the Birds Nest in the pot and add water into the pot.
3. Add additional ingredients based on your preference. (For example, Rock Sugar, Pandan Leaves, etc)
4. Boil and simmer the Birds Nest soup in slow heat until it is soft. (Takes up to 2 hours)
5. Place the soup in a bowl and serve the soup hot.

*Take Note:

1. For more serving, you can boil with more water, however make sure it does not exceed 70% of the height of the stew pot.
2. Direct boiling of the Birds Nest might destroy its nutritional values hence the double boiling method are highly recommended to avoid destroying any nutrients in the Birds Nest.
3. Avoid cooking for too long as the Birds Nest might dissolve into fluid.
4. Always use slow heat to boil as high heat may cause damage to the Birds Nest.