Bird Nest Soup for Kids

Some parents are still questioning whether Bird Nest Soup is safe for kids. Considering some of the mixed opinion in public, it is normal to feel that way. Here’s our article about the Bird Nest Soup facts for kids or children.

Nutrition Facts

In 100 g of dried Bird Nest Soup, it contains 49.9 g of water-soluble protein (including amido nitrogen, monoamine nitrogen, non-amino nitrogen, arginine, humin, histidine, lysine and cysteine), 30.6 g carbohydrate (glycoprotein and mucin), 4.9 g iron, 2.5 g inorganic salt (including potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, phosphorus, silica and other trace elements), and 1.4 g fiber.

What is the Benefits for Children?

Bird Nest Soup is good supplement for growing children, and can be consumed for children from 12 months old. Children that consume Bird Nest Soup regularly would benefit for enhanching their immune system, reducing fatique, improving focus and concentration, boosting the body resistance against common cold and external environmental factors.

Bird Nest Soup for Kids

Myth about Bird Nest Soup would Give my Baby Fair Skin

Baby’s skin is determined genetically. There is no evidence that eating Bird Nest Soup for baby or during pregnancy would lighten the baby’s skin pigmentation.

Concern about Allergic Reaction

Some foods have common potential to cause allergy for children, such as: milk products, eggs, peanuts, fish, shellfish, nuts, wheat (e.g. bread, biscuits), pulses, Bird Nest Soup. These foods can be introduced to babies after 6 months old, with close observation. Take extra caution when consuming Bird Nest Soup for the first time.
However, delaying or avoiding these kinds of foods may not prevent babies for allergic diseases. Consult with the doctor if you think your baby has food allergic potential, and stop giving those foods until you have the doctor’s advice and instruction.

Which Bird Nest Soup is Better for Children?

Home-brewed Bird Nest Soup is better than bottled one as we can make sure about the process to clear it from any preservatives. If you are not sure about the cave environment of the source, it is better to give house nests ones than cave nests.
Make sure you buy the natural and premium-quality Bird Nest Soup from credible source.
Company only sells the finest grade nests, 100% natural pure Bird Nest Soup without any additives like chemicals or bleaching agents. We have passed through the toughest quarantine in the world from Australian Quarantine Import Permit. This proves us as one of the most trusted and recognised brands of premium quality Bird Nest Soup

The Truth About Bird Nest Soup

Scouring around for leads on new eye serums, I found myself on the site of an Asian skincare brand called BioEssence. It touts a potion called Bird Nest Soup + Peptides and, yes, it really does include Bird Nest Soup. BioEssence claims this improbable ingredient contains “nutri-collagen”. Bird Nest Soup potions have been coming on to my radar recently (of which more later) and so I decided to see if they could be anything more than a flight of fancy.

The type of nest that is eaten in soup or made into cosmetics is the work of the swiftlet (aerodramus fuciphagus), a small member of the swift family and common in Southeast Asia. Clear your mind of a cluster of twigs. The swiftlet nest is made entirely of the Bird Nest Soup and is pretty impressive as far as nest construction goes — the bracket-shaped nest is white and is made of layers of hardened saliva attached to a rock face or building.
Although apparently cleaned before being incorporated into face cream, it is sobering to remember that a nest is the swiflet equivalent of a double-wide serving as nursery, bathroom and kitchen. But even if I am willing to get past this reservation, I would still like to know whether Bird Nest Soup has real benefits.
Nutri-collagen, as BioEssence claims, may be pushing things a bit. One study concluded that the nutritional content is mostly protein, followed by carbohydrate. I was about to conclude that edible Bird Nest Soups were a hoax, when I found some research that changed my mind. Bird Nest Soup has epidermal growth factor (source) and is being used in research on cancer (source).
Bird Nest Soup may be credible, but it won’t be making it into my beauty regimen. There is a tragic backstory to this trending anti-aging ingredient. Bird Nest Soups are becoming big business for the soup and cosmetic industries and the environmental impact is beginning to look grim.
Some swiftlet populations have been harvested so extensively that they are considered critically threatened. Increasingly nests are taken before the birds have a chance to lay their eggs. Meanwhile, in the last few years, swiftlet nest farming has become big business. I came across websites promising earnings of $1m a year and offering tips for building “houses” that attract swiftlets with tweeters so that they will construct their nests. According to The New York Times, bird houses have been popping up Borneo, creating an unregulated industry to replace logging lost to widespread deforestation.
I have witnessed Borneo’s deforestation first hand, making for a rather depressing vacation a decade or so ago. Thankfully, the plundering of swiftlet nests hadn’t started there then.

Bird Nest Soup: Production, Health & Product Quality

Synopsis:

The Bird Nest Soup industry in Malaysia is rapidly growing due to the demand for EBNs nests world-wide. The Aerodramus fuciphagus species that is found only in the South East Asian region is the main target for the industry. There are limited scientific publications on the Bird Nest Soup in Malaysia such as their genetics and subspecies delineations, various aspects of quality control, variability of diet of this special species, health status and susceptibility to important avian viruses and other important aspects.
Ongoing research in various areas will benefit the industry and economic importance for Malaysia. Many issues related to the industry and government has been addressed especially on the export of the raw nests, product quality, nitrite issues and market surveys by this group and research collaborators from University National Malaysia, University Malaysia Perlis, SIRIM, University Malaysia Kelantan and University Science Malaysia. Therefore, with regards on the above issues and current and future challanges, UPM has been elected as the Center of Excellence on Swiftlet in 2011 by Ministry of Agriculture and Agro Based Industry.

Keywords:

Bird Nest Soup, health, quality control

Information on Key Researchers:

Professor Datin Paduka Dr Aini Ideris Professor (Leader)
- Avian Medicine Veterinary Clinical Studies (UPM)
Prof Dr Tengku Azmi bin Tengku Ibrahim Professor Dr. Saleha Abdul Aziz - Veterinary Public Health(UPM)
Professor Dr. Jothi Malar Pandandam - Genetic& Breeding Animal Science
Professor Dr. Idris Abd. Ghani
Professor Dr. Abd Salam Babji/ (Nazaruddin Ramli)
Professor Dr. Azhar Kasim - Nutrition Animal Science (Animal Nutrition)
Professor Dr. Rehana Abdullah Sani
Professor Dr. Abdul Rahman Omar
Professor Dr. Shahwahid
Associate Professor Dr Zunita Zakaria
Associate Professor Dr. Jalila Abu - Health and disease Veterinary Clinical Studies (Avian Medicine)
Associate Professor Dr. Hafidzi Mohd Noor - Ecology & Behaviour Plant Protection (Zoology)
Associate Professor Dr Zainab bt Hamzah
Associate Professor Dr Lim Yang Mooi
Dr Hafidzi Mohd Noor
Dr Rashid
Dr Syed Abdul Rahman Al-Haddad Syed Mohamed
Dr Christopher Lim Thiam Seong
Dr Saiful Nizam Tajuddin
Dr Megat Al Imran Bin Yasin
Dr. Lee Ting Hun
Mdm Azizon bt Abdullah
S. Thavamanithevi
Sarifah Rejab

Research Highlights:

Top down research grant from Ministry of Agricultural and Agro Based Industry. Elected UPM as the Centre of Excellence on Swiftlet in 2011.
Research group members headed by section head. In each group, a number of researchers that already well known in their field of research and as expert consultants to government agencies, such as Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysian Department of Plant Protections and Ministry of Health and as well as animal industries. Very strong group of research collaborators all over Malaysia involve in this program with their own niche of experts and disciplines.
Research laboratories of various disciplines which involve in all research areas are available which include the Department of Veterinary Services, Faculty of Agriculture UPM (Department of Animal Science, Department of Plant Protection) and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Bacteriology and Virology Laboratories).
The networking and linkages include having very strong relationship with Malaysian together with the supports from Department of Veterinary Services to support industry needs and outline of research programs.

Current Projects:

Total budget received: Three Million
Swiftlets Wave Sound Detection, Recognition and Synthesis through Spectrogram Processing.
Interaksi fenologi pokok, kepelbagaian serangga dan burung walit. Effective & Sustainable Ranching: Study on Chemical Interaction Between Floral Scent and Edible Bird Nest Soup Attraction.
Health And Disease Surveillance On Edible-Nest Swiftlets Aerodermus Spesies.
Faktor-faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kualiti Tinja Burung Walit Di Malaysia Dan Potensi Penggunannya Untuk Penjanaan Ekonomi.
Evaluation of antiviral properties of Bird Nest Soup extract against influenze A virus (IAV) infection.
Medicinal Properties, Nutritional Values and Safety Profiles of Edible Bird Nest Soup.
The development of Bird Nest Soup downstream products
Optimizing Feeds and Feeding for Edible-Nest Swiftlets.
The Digestive System Of The Swiftlets - An Ultrastructural Study
Penyelidikan dan Penerbitan Dokumentari Burung Walit Ke Persada Dunia
Quality Assessment using Sensor Technology from UniMAP
Compositional Variations of Nitrites, Nutritional, Mineral and Heavy Metal in Raw-clean Edible-Bird Nest Soup(Bird Nest Soup) : Method Validation
A study on Edible Bird Nest Soup: Immunomodulation, neuronal differentiation of Mesencymal stem cell and neuronal regeneration capability
Development of Quality Index for Edible Bird Nest Soup After Cleaning and Processing
The potential of Bird Nest Soup Extract as Anti-Cancer Agent and Immunoadjuvant on Human Breast Cancer
Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from Swiflets and Edible Bird Nest Soup (Bird Nest Soup ) and the Anti-bacterial Properties of Bird Nest Soup
Parasites of Aerodramus fuciphagus in Perak, Malaysia
Development of multiplex Taqman real-time polymerase chain reaction method for rapid and sensitive authentication of edible Bird Nest Soup
Economic analysis of Edible Bird Nest Soup industry of Malaysia

Completed Projects:

Dr Hafidzi Mohd Noor -
Geographic distribution and ecological roles of distinct subpopulations of Aerodramus fuciphagus in Malaysia. (09/11 - 09/13)
Dr Rashid MARDI -
The study on Marketing and Competitiveness of Malaysian Swiftlet Industry (04/12 - 10/13)
Prof. Dr. Saleha Abdul Aziz UPM -
Evaluation of the Quality of Edible Birds' Nests Produced in Malaysia (09/11 - 09/13)
S. Thavamanithevi SIRIM -
Characterization and Standardization of Bird Nest Soup - Determination of Sialic Acid (05/11 - 12/13)
Prof Dr Jothi Malar Panandam UPM -
Genetic Characterisation of the Malaysian Bird Nest Soups (08/11 - 07/13)

Recent Publications:

Edible Bird Nest Soup Industry Conference 2012 (November 2012):Poster Abstract
1. Chow G .H., Jalila A., Arshad S.S., Tan S. W., Siti Khatijah M., & Ong K. W. Detection Of Newcastle Disease Virus In Edible-Nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus Fuciphagus) Ranched Under An Oil Palm Plantation In Sungkai, Perak, Malaysia
2. Fhaisol M.A., Intan-Shameha A.R., Zuki, A.B.Z., and Azhar K. Gross Morphology Of The Intestine Of Edible Bird's-Nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus Fuciphagus) And House Swift (Apus Nipalensis).
3. Derwin M.D.S.A., Arshad S.S., Mehrbod P., Kamaruddin A.I., Bande F., Jalila A. and Fadzilah-A'ini A.K. A Preliminary Study On In Vitro Evaluation Of ANTIVIRAL PROPERTIES OF BIRD NEST SOUP EXTRACT AGAINST ANIMAL CORONAVIRUS

Benefits of eating Bird Nest Soup

You would have heard by now that among the most popular Chinese medicinal food is the Bird Nest Soup. This type of food can be costly where it could start from hundreds and reaches to thousands of ringgit. Basically, Bird Nest Soup is known to be a very nutritional type of food which is very good for health.

Bird Nest Soup contain a rich amount of nutrients that are very organic

There is natural Bird Nest Soup which are sourced and extracted from the most natural methods which makes them more expensive. Meanwhile, there are the so-called artificial or ‘manufactured’ types which are cheaper in nature.
So what makes Bird Nest Soup so popular. Why would people go to great lengths to find and enjoy Bird Nest Soup? This is because research has shown that Bird Nest Soup contain a rich amount of nutrients that are very organic. This includes minerals like zinc, copper, sodium, calcium, potassium while it has a lot of soluble glycoprotein and amino acid.
Throughout history, it has been recorded that traditional Chinese medicine doctors have used Bird Nest Soup for various medicinal reasons. This includes using this highly beneficial product for the use of treating asthma and bronchitis while it is known to help rejuvenate the skin and for anti-aging purposes.

Benefits of eating Bird Nest Soup

Help in growth and provide the human body with vital energy it needs

According to scientific research, it has been found that Bird Nest Soup can actually facilitate more than just skin rejuvenation. In fact, it can help in growth and provide the human body with vital energy it needs. It helps to accelerate any type of recovery from diseases while keeps the body strong in terms of immunity and metabolism.
Bird Nest Soup are so popular with its benefits so well known that other types of medicinal herbs like the abalone, eggs and sea cucumbers do not come close. For the pregnant woman, Bird Nest Soup is highly recommended because it helps to increase the overall health of both the mother and the child.
It helps to grow the brain of the baby while ensuring that the mother’s general health and immune system is strong. On top of that, mother’s who have given birth are encouraged to take Bird Nest Soup as it helps them to recover faster while maintaining their overall beauty and body shape.
In most cases, Bird Nest Soup can be consumed as they are while there are many instances when this type of food is served with other accompanying dishes like fresh milk, soup and others. This is most commonly done for the younger people as it helps to enhance their metabolism and immune system.

How to Differ a Good Bird Nest Soup from a Bad One

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If you’ve known that Bird Nest Soup provide numerous health benefits, do you really know how to differ a good Bird Nest Soup from a bad one? A recent poll by Traditional Chinese Medicine shows that 72% people consume Bird Nest Soup, but 66% of respondents don't have any idea how to determine the quality of the Bird Nest Soup. Here are some facts and tips from us.

1. Which Bird Nest Soup is the cleanest?

White white-nest swiftlet containing 85%-97% salivary glutinous strands is considered as the cleanest nest among black-nest or grass-nest swiftlets which only contain 5%-15% salivary strands.

2. Observe through color and smell

The good Bird Nest Soup color is white, but not purely white. It can also be a little bit yellowish or grayish.
After Bird Nest Soup is soaked, the water should remain clear. If it has extremely white color, the Bird Nest Soup may have been bleached. If the water is discolored, the nest might have artificial colorings.
The smell should remain fishy because of the saliva, and turn into like the egg white aroma after cooking.

3. Bottled Bird Nest Soup

Good quality Bird Nest Soup strands rest at the bottom as it is denser than water. Make sure to check the expire dates of the products as well.

4. Absorption

After soaking in water for 30 minutes, the Bird Nest Soup is bloated to about twice its original size, swells and becomes soft. It should not break up into small pieces but shredded in a long shape.

5. Cave nests vs house nests

Cave nests are considered to be more valuable than house nests because they are natural living swiftlets. The truth is, cave nests generally contains more foreign materials and feathers, and are exposed to the risk of heavy metal contamination from the environment factors, compared to house nests.
When consumed, cave nests tend to be crunchy and chewy, while house nests re softer, smoother, and more slippery.
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Company only sells the finest grade nests, 100% natural pure Bird Nest Soup without any additives like chemicals or bleaching agents. We have passed through the toughest quarantine in the world from Australian Quarantine Import Permit. This proves us as one of the most trusted and recognised brands of premium quality Bird Nest Soup

CNY Recipes Made from Bird Nest Soup

Chinese New Year is not only about red envelope. It is more likely about spending time and gathering with family, which reunion dinner is one of the most important events in CNY tradition. After reading about Why Bird Nest Soup Turns to Be the Best Gift for CNY, it would be also a great idea to serve Bird Nest Soup as CNY dishes for reunion dinner. Here are some CNY recipes made from Bird Nest Soup.

Stewed Bird Nest Soup with Abalone and Chicken

Ingredients:
- 113 g superior Bird Nest Soup, soaked until soft and stewed
- 113 g abalone
- 1 spring chicken
- 113 g lean pork
- 6 cups stock
- 13 g ham, sliced
- 2 slices of ginger
- Salt
Instructions:
1. Cook abalone for 10 minutes in boiling water. Turn off the stove and cover it for 30 minutes.
2. Take out the abalone, wash and rub with warm water.
3. Cook ginger and spring onion in boiling water for a while. Add shaoxing wine and abalone, cook for 5 minutes. Take out the abalone
4. Put abalone with hot stock in a stewing pot, and stew over the low heat for 1 hour.
5. Wash the chicken and lean pork together. Parboil and rinse.
6. Transfer to the stewing pot where abalone and stocks inside. Add ham and ginger, then stew for 3 hours till abalone is soft.
7. Add Bird Nest Soup and stew for 10 minutes.
8. Taste it before adding salt, if needed.

CNY Recipes Made from Bird Nest Soup

Bird Nest Soup in Winter Melon

Ingredients:
- 150 g superior Bird Nest Soup, soaked until soft and stewed
- 3 kg winter melon
- 75 g dried lotus seeds
- 113 g chicken
- 113 g crab meat
- 38 g ham
- 4 cups of stock
- Salt
Marinate:
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp caltrop starch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions:
1. Wash the surface of winter melon.
2. Scoop out the seeds, pith with metal spoon, and parboil in boiling water. Take out, rinse, and drain them.
3. Wash dried lotus seeds, soak it until soft.
4. Slice half of the ham, shred the rest.
5. Dice chicken, marinate it and parboil.
6. Put winter melon in a deep bowl. Add dried lotus seeds, ham slices, add stock to the winter melon, and stew for 1 hour.
7. Add chicken, Bird Nest Soup, and crab meat. Stew for another 20 minutes.
8. Season with salt, and sprinkle with ham shreds.
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How Much Do You Know About the Benefits of Bird Nest Soup?

Edible Bird Nest Soup is the nest made by the Swiftlet bird of Southeast Asia that is usually prepared as a soup and prized in Chinese culture as a healthful delicacy. Bird Nest Soup has a tradition of use in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 400 years for its aid in respiratory health, energy boosting properties, skin complexion, and general longevity.

With many examples of TCM being more than 2000 years old, Bird Nest Soup is still relatively new in the culture.
Doctor Hien Duc Pham, OMD, has been a practicing Oriental Chinese Medicine Doctor in Colorado for more than 20 years and he often prescribes Bird Nest Soup for his patients. He finds that it is particularly useful with respect to lung health. He discovered that cigarette smokers have experienced benefits. After three weeks of use, smokers have reduced their cravings and improved their oxygen intake.

Bird Nest Soup has helped patients stop using marijuana.

He noticed that marijuana withdrawal discomfort and symptoms were lessened with Bird Nest Soup along with other medicinal herbs and ingredients.The application of Bird Nest Soup eased the transition from dependency to a clean and sober lifestyle by reducing heat in the brain and reducing the instances of nightmares. Dr. Pham has also prescribed Bird Nest Soup for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, and COPD.
But beyond medical health, Dr. Pham thinks that Bird Nest Soup is useful because it brings a sense of general calming and wellness to his patients. Four tablespoons of dry Bird Nest Soup cooked into soup creates a cooling effect. Certain seafood, such as crustaceans, can increase blood pressure, creating a yang effect. Swiftlet birds eat crustaceans and process and convert the food to the yin or soothing effect. The purpose of high quality Bird Nest Soup is to restore the balance of body function, the yin and yang, and improve general well being.

Bird Nest Soup has helped reduce depression and suicidal thoughts, aided with better circulation and calmed heat in the brain, brought on by things like nightmares, headaches, and anxiety.

Dr. Pham likes to prescribe Bird Nest Soup for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. He has noted that Bird Nest Soup restores the energy zapped by the chemotherapy and prescribes dry Bird Nest Soup.
Dr. Pham has also observed that Bird Nest Soup restores the sex drive of postmenopausal women over the age of 45. The Bird Nest Soup improves the quality of their hair and skin. After 28 days, all of these bodily functions have improved.
Bird Nest Soup is not a cure-all, however, and there are limitations to when the doctor would prescribe it. For example, while a patient has the flu, Dr. Pham would not prescribe Bird Nest Soup, but while they are recovering, he would not hesitate, as it can restore general health and promotes well being. He feels similarly about sinus infections. While the phlegm is yellow or green, Dr. Pham would avoid Bird Nest Soup. But once the patient begins to heal and the phlegm turns white, he would prescribe it. Traditional Chinese medicines like Bird Nest Soups are not about reactive health but proactive health and keeping patient's well.

Bird Nest Soup is one of the world's most expensive animal products

There are a few challenges that consumers may face. Finding high quality Bird Nest Soup is one such challenge. Bird Nest Soup is one of the world's most expensive animal products, the Bird Nest Soup market is full of imitators who sell fake nests or artificially alter its appearance to make their products seem to be of a more rare and higher quality nest than it is. Consumers should beware of practices such as bleaching the nest because it compromises the quality and potency of this healthful food. That's why it is important to buy a trustworthy brand that gives you a natural Bird Nest Soup product so you can enjoy all the health benefits Bird Nest Soup offers. Experts who operate herb and Chinese medicine stores can be a terrific resource in identifying the highest quality dry Bird Nest Soup and Bird Nest Soup drinks.
Another challenge is that preparation of the Bird Nest Soup for consumption is a painstaking task. The cooking of Bird Nest Soup requires attention to detail. The soup cannot be simply microwaved or boiled in a pot on the stove. Another way for consumers to enjoy Bird Nest Soup is as a pastry. The preparation of the dry nest is the same, but the delicacy is placed in a dough pastry not unlike chicken potpie. The Bird Nest Soup delicacy has also been delightfully consumed as a dessert.
With many OMD and TCM specialists trusting the benefits of Bird Nest Soup and the wide array of ways to enjoy it, you owe it to yourself to give Bird Nest Soup a try.

Get your basics right about Bird Nest Soup

Despite its high "yuck" factor - after all, it is essentially made of Bird Nest Soup - Bird Nest Soup is a delicacy that is prized by people all over the world.

A recent survey found that 72 per cent of 300 respondents consume Bird Nest Soup, but 66 per cent had no idea how its price or quality is determined.
Herbalist Ang Lai Chye, a retail supervisor at Eu Yan Sang's Paragon outlet, shares five facts that are sure to make anyone a bona-fide expert about Bird Nest Soup:

1. The builders

The Bird Nest Soups that we eat are built by three species of swiftlets - white-nest, black-nest and grass-nest - to lay eggs and house their young.
Those made by the white-nest swiftlets are deemed the "cleanest", with 85 to 97 per cent of their nests containing salivary glutinous strands.
The black-nest and grass-nest swiftlets, build nests that are mixed with feathers and plant materials.

Get your basics right about Bird Nest Soup

2. Types of nests

Nests can be found in caves on cliffs, or in purpose-built houses that simulate their natural habitats - in urban areas, near the sea or even in the jungle.
Both types of nests can be found in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Cave nests have a crunchy and chewy feel in the mouth, while house nests are softer, smoother and more slippery.

3. Preparation

The swelling capacity of Bird Nest Soup depends on the compactness of the salivary strands, as well as its thickness and size.
Raw cave nests may require eight to 12 hours of soaking in water before they can be cooked, compared to about two hours for raw house nests.

4. Blood Bird Nest Soup

This isn't the blood-tinged vomit of the swiftlets, as many people may believe. It is actually the result of the absorption of minerals from the cave walls that give the nests the unique reddish colour.

5. Spotting counterfeits

Raw Bird Nest Soup that disintegrates easily upon contact with water may contain very little of the real product. Those which turn extremely white upon soaking may have been bleached. Counterfeits will also reek of additives.
The real nests, in contrary, should have a fishy tinge because of the swiftlet's saliva and have the aroma of an egg white after cooking.

Why Bird Nest Soup Turns to Be the Best Gift for CNY

Chinese New Year might be the most awaited events for Chinese people all around the world. It is traditionally the time for family reunion, family gathering, and visiting the elder married family members to get the red envelope. It is also the perfect time to show our love, and return the favor of the parents, either by giving them the red envelope or by gifting something valuable, such as Bird Nest Soup. It is the perfect gifts not only for elderly, but also for other members of the family, such as siblings (either men or women), young or pregnant mothers, and children

Among all other choices of gift, this is why Bird Nest Soup turns to be the best gift for Chinese New Year.

1. Countless benefits

Bird Nest Soup does not make the appearance better like beautiful outfits, but it improves the most important aspect of the life: health. With the high-value nutrients, it has numerous benefits to the recipients. It symbolizes the long-life and healthy wishes to the recipients.

2. Perfect for everyone

Not only for elderly, Bird Nest Soup is suitable for everyone in every age: young or old, men or women, pregnant mother, children, baby, etc. It is literally for everyone! It gives each person different benefits they need, such as benefits for women, for the elderly, for smokers, etc.

3. Long-lasting

With the right treatment and handling, Bird Nest Soup can be long lasting. It is best kept in dry and airtight food container, stored at room or cool temperature. Good quality dried Bird Nest Soup can last for over ten years if stored properly.

4. Easy to prepare

The Bird Nest Soup is also easy to prepare, so it’s perfect for active people too. How to prepare: soak and rinse the dried Bird Nest Soup with clean water for several hours; clean it using tweezers; change the water and soak it for another hour until the Bird Nest Soup is soft and expanding from its original shape.

5. Served as various dishes

Mention it all, either soup, dessert, main course, Bird Nest Soup can serve it all. It is also can be served hot or cold, depending on the dishes and preference. See various Bird Nest Soup recipes on our blog.

3 Top Breakfasts for Family

After the dinner, there's no meal get into our stomach until breakfast time. Skipping breakfast due to the tight schedule is not even an option, because breakfast is very important to replace the supply of glucose and other essential nutrients to keep the energy up for the whole day.

Please note that, all recipes can be prepared in advance (particularly the Bird Nest Soup), and then stocked in the fridge to serve directly anytime, including for breakfast time.

1. For men

Benefits:
Improves kidney and lungs functions, not inclined to get weak.
Ingredients:
- 5 gram of Bird Nest Soup
- 45 gram of rock sugar
- 26 gram of dried bean curd
- 380 ml of water
Instruction:
Soak the dried Bird Nest Soup for approximately 2 hours then drain excess water from the Bird Nest Soup. Place it into the pot and cook for 1 hour.
Add in dried bean curd, rock sugar and water. Serve hot or cold.

3 Top Breakfasts for Family

2. For expecting mother and infants

Benefits:
Consumption regularly during pregnancy will increase the nutrients, health and immune system of the fetus, and mothers will recover easily after delivery.
Ingredients:
- 5 gram of Bird Nest Soup
- 50 gram of rock sugar
- 35 ml of coconut milk
- 50 ml of evaporated milk
- 310 ml of water
Instruction:
Soak the dried Bird Nest Soup for approximately 2 hours then drain excess water from the Bird Nest Soup. Place it into the pot and cook for 1 hour.
Add in coconut milk, evaporated milk, rock sugar and water. Serve hot or cold.

3. For children

Benefits:
Enhances immunity, less susceptible to catch cold and flu.
Ingredients:
- 5 gram of Bird Nest Soup
- 50 gram of rock sugar
- 400 ml of water
- Honey (as desired amount)
Instruction:
Soak the dried Bird Nest Soup for approximately 2 hours then drain excess water from the Bird Nest Soup. Place it into the pot and cook for 1 hour.
Add in honey for desired taste, with rock sugar and water. Serve hot or cold

7 interesting facts you should know about Bird Nest Soup

According to scientific analysis, on the average, 70% of the nests contain forms of glycoprotein. Moreover, numerous health benefits have been documented in the Classics of Chinese Medicine.

Apart from these, there are other interesting facts and beliefs about Bird Nest Soup. Let’s take a look at them here -

1. Since it is quite popular as a tonic with numerous health benefits, it is best to consume Bird Nest Soup on an empty stomach. To allow the body to absorb its nutrients, it is advised to consume it before meals.
2. It is believed that the red color of Bird Nest Soup comes from the swiftlet’s blood. However, it’s not. The red color is the result of either oxidation or minerals absorbed from the environment.
3. Since Bird Nest Soup has high glycoprotein, men may use Bird Nest Soup for overall growth and a neutral energetic property, which help boost a weak immune system.
4. As a popular belief, Bird Nest Soup is used as a beauty food to maintain youthfulness and enhance the complexion. To aid the belief, studies have shown that its constituents is rich in epidermal growth factor (EGF) which is responsible for skin and tissue repair.

5. Another good thing about Bird Nest Soup is that it is believed to speed up recovery when consumed in moderation due to its unique predigested form of proteins and nutrients that helps in the recovery from chronic health issues. It is known to be a great medicine in relieving respiratory ailments such as asthma or chronic coughs.
6. When it comes to elders, they use Bird Nest Soup to maintain healthy living and improve their health conditions, typically to clear Phlegm, ease chronic dry coughs and relieve fatigue. Additionally, it can be used to stimulate the appetite, improve digestion and stimulate bowel movement.
7. Another key fact about Bird Nest Soup is that it is a good supplement for growing children as it contains proteins, amino acids and minerals for desired nutrition & wellness that are quite essential for development in young age.k

How to choose the best quality Bird Nest Soup?

As a general guide, you choose Bird Nest Soup according to these qualities

1. Boat shaped or cup-shaped, with smaller edge size
2. Firm texture with thicker strands, Natural ivory white colour (Not too white)
3. Clean, with minimal amount of feathers
4. By Countries or cave/house types

Health Benefits of Consuming Bird Nest Soup

You can be assured that all of the natural goodness of Bird Nest Soup will remain intact for your wholesome enjoyment and benefit.

Benefits

• 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

Bird Nest Soup contains mainly proteins and amino acids (50-60%), carbohydrates and various mineral salts. Protein in Bird Nest Soups 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, Bird Nest Soup 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 Bird Nest Soup 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, Bird Nest Soup 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 Bird Nest Soups 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, Bird Nest Soups 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: https://www.hkfsta.com.hk/articles/special/article7.htm)
With our commitment to producing top-quality Bird Nest Soup without usage of any chemicals, additives, preservatives or colourings, you can be assured that all of the natural goodness of Bird Nest Soup mentioned above will remain intact for your wholesome enjoyment and benefit.

Health Benefits of Consuming Bird Nest Soup

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

Bird Nest Soups 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 Bird Nest Soups. 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.
Historically, Bird Nest Soups 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.
“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 Bird Nest Soups. 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.
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 Bird Nest Soup 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 Bird Nest Soups 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 Bird Nest Soups from properly maintained and hygienic swiftlet farms?

Quality Food for Your Choice

While you are going to shop for grocery, have you paid attention to the prices of all food, including the ones that you don’t buy? I bet most of you do that.

Recent studies show that “the price of more healthy foods was consistently greater than that of less healthy foods over the period 2002–2012, and that the absolute price gap between healthy and less healthy foods has grown over this period.” Other research from University of Washington tells that “Not only are the empty calories cheaper, but the healthy foods are becoming more and more expensive. Vegetables and fruits are rapidly becoming luxury goods.”

We can mostly see at the supermarket that, the more minimally-processed foods, the higher their prices are, either they are organic, GMO-free, sustainable, etc. When we are going to the instant and junk food sections, the prices of most of the things are usually cheaper, either it’s the nugget, processed foods, refined grains, fish sticks, etc.

Why does Bird Nest Soup become luxury food?

By these studies and observations, can we conclude that the higher the price of the food, the healthier it is? Not always, but mostly yes. We can call it luxury foods. Still, we have to see carefully about the food ingredients and nutrients that usually stated on the packaging. Extra time to compare once is worth-it to eat better food and save extra money if in facts we can get cheaper food with the same ingredients and nutrients.
Bird Nest Soup is one of the healthiest and luxury foods, as the nutrients and benefits for health have been undoubtedly proven. It is safe to be consumed by men, women, children, pregnant women, moms who are breastfeeding, for baby, and for the elderly.

Why our company?

Company sells only natural and preservative-free Bird Nest Soup, and our premium quality Bird Nest Soup has passed Australian Quarantine Import Permit. Please be aware that there are imitation Company products on the market. Our unwelcome admirers are selling products in packaging designed to closely resemble our own. At Company, we have always made the quality of our products our first priority. You will know you are purchasing a genuine Company product by the presence of our patented tamper evident security seal on every product.

Facts about Edible Bird Nest Soup

You might know that Bird Nest Soup have numerous benefits. But you might not be aware of these facts about Bird Nest Soup.

Storage & Consumption

1. Bird Nest Soup is best kept in dry and airtight food container. It should be stored in room or cool temperature. Good quality dried Bird Nest Soup can last for over ten years if stored properly.
2. Averagely, people can consume 3-5 gram of dried Bird Nest Soup daily. Different amount should be carefully taken consideration due to different purpose of the consumption.
3. Bird Nest Soup is best consumed on empty stomach and before meal or bedtime to help body absorb the whole nutrients.
4. Bird Nest Soup contain 0.6% fibre, 60% protein, 0.75% fats, 8% moisture, 23% carbohydrate, and 0.6% ash. These contents include protein, amino acid, minerals, and antioxidant which are required and good for the body.

Facts about Edible Bird Nest Soup

Quality Of Bird Nest Soup

5. Bird Nest Soup might be different in color, which some are red. Contrary to popular belief, red Bird Nest Soup is not coming from the blood of the swiftlets or different swiftlets that consume different kinds of water or food. Bird Nest Soup red color is caused by oxidation or minerals absorbed from the environment hence might be harmful for human.
However, it is not advised to consume too heavily colored Bird Nest Soup. Moreover, some irresponsible Bird Nest Soup trader even dyed the Bird Nest Soup red to sell with higher prices.
6. The genuine Bird Nest Soup can be seen from the appearance, which consists of two main types of filaments (outer layer is longer and bigger, whereas the inner is finer and shorter). During cooking or boiling, the fine scent of near albumin smell will occur. After cooking, a good Bird Nest Soup inner filaments become water-soluble. This is important to distinguish a genuine Bird Nest Soup from the fake one, because more unethical companies would increase the weight of Bird Nest Soup by adding additives such as jelly, animal skin, or white fungus.
Therefore, it is very important to buy and consume only pure and genuine Bird Nest Soup.

Our Bird Nest Soup

Bird Nest Soup is made of the dried nest of swiftlets, which consists of their saliva and feathers by the ocean.

Bird Nest Soup is a precious natural nourishment and health product, which contains mainly proteins, carbohydrates and other natural minerals. It is traditionally used as a tonic to strengthen and fortify the body and replenish the “qi” of the body. Recent researches show that Bird Nest Soup also promotes skin cell renewal and regenerative power of body tissues.

There are mainly two types of natural Bird Nest Soup, the cave Bird Nest Soup and house Bird Nest Soup.

The cave Bird Nest Soup refers to the nests built by swiftlets in natural limestone caves and on the ocean cliffs. It is more solid, hard and tastes better.
The house Bird Nest Soup refers to the nest built in man-made swift houses, which is constructed by mimicking the swiftlets’ natural habitat. House Bird Nest Soups are generally higher in quality compares to the cave Bird Nest Soups because it is carefully monitored and the Bird Nest Soups because it is carefully monitored and the Bird Nest Soups are protected by the workers on a regular basis. The nutrition of the house Bird Nest Soups is also well-preserved in a cleaner and more hygienic environment.

COMPANY 100% Bird Nest Soup is cleansed using the “High-Tech Pure Natural Energize Water System”. All the final products are delicately processed with 100% free of bleaching agents, preservatives, coloring and chemical substances.
Bird Nest Soup is a natural health product with pure and high nutritional value. Regular consumption of Bird Nest Soup helps to strengthen the heart function and immune system. Furthermore, taking Bird Nest Soup also helps to alleviate the trachea, regulate the breathing mechanism, control asthma, rejuvenate the patient’s body quickly, maintain beauty and extend longevity. Bird Nest Soup is suitable for any gender and age groups regardless of seasons of weather.

Cooking Method:

Firstly, soak the Bird Nest Soup in water for approximately 60 minutes. Wait for the Bird Nest Soup to swell and soften. Next, drain and place it in a pot. Then, add in fresh water and double-boil it over low heat for approximately 30 – 60 minutes. Lastly, add in rock sugar and it is ready to be served.

Note:

Use low heat to double-boil the Bird Nest Soup and maintain the temperature around 80℃ to best preserve the aroma and nutrients of the Bird Nest Soup.

Health Benefits of Bird Nest Soup

Swiftlets’ nests (Mandarin: Yan Wo) have been a prized delicacy among the Chinese for hundreds of years. Made primarily of hardened swiftlets’ saliva, the nests are one of the five elite, highly prized foods in Chinese culture, with the others being fish maw, ginseng, abalone and sharks’ fin. Once reserved for the emperors, swiftlets’ nests are now available for mass consumption, with the market in Hong Kong alone worth more than three billion Hong Kong Dollars annually (about USD 400 million).

Introduction:

Swiftlets, from the genus Aerodramus, are small, insectivorous birds. While their habitat spans from the tropical areas of the Indian Ocean to the Pacific, only nests from four species of swiftlets in South East Asia are edible. The most common nests are from the white- and black-nest swiftlets, while red blood nests are believed to be the most nutritious. The birds’ traditional habitat is in limestone caves, with the males taking 35 days to build the nests. However, with the price of unprocessed nests steadily rising to its current price of up to USD 2,700 per kilogram, enterprising individuals are increasingly enticing the birds to nest in man-made environments, typically in customized buildings, to facilitate harvesting.

Health Benefits of Bird Nest Soup

What is it that makes the Bird Nest Soups so desirable among the Chinese?

Consisting of carbohydrates, proteins and small quantities of mineral salts, the Bird Nest Soups are double boiled with rock sugar to make a sweet soup with gelatinous strands of nest. In traditional Chinese medical lore, the Bird Nest Soup is believed to enhance health, promote longevity and boost the immune system. Others believe that the soup aids digestion and may be a natural Viagra.
Studies have shown that Bird Nest Soup can boost the immune system by promoting cell division of immune cells. Additionally, Bird Nest Soup extract is proven to promote epidermal growth factor activity, which in turn helps the proliferation, differentiation and development of cells. This is hypothesized to slow down the aging process by promoting cell renewal. Scientists in Japan also claim that the nests help to combat flu.
The carbohydrate in the nests is found to contain sialic acid and glucosamine. Some believe that an external source of sialic acid may enhance brain functions in infants. However, scientists have failed to reach a consensus on the issue. Glucosamine, on the other hand, is believed to help patients with osteoarthritis and others suffering from joint pain.
The Chinese are great believers in the medicinal properties of this delicacy. Although many of the health benefits of swiftlets’ nests remain unproven, the industry continues to thrive, with the market experiencing double digit growth in recent years.

How to Prepare The Bird Nest Soup

To bring out the best out of the Bird Nest Soup, we should carefully treat and prepare the Bird Nest Soup during preparation prior to cooking. This process is important to make sure we do not accidentally dispose all the benefits contained in the Bird Nest Soup.

How to Prepare The Bird Nest Soup

The process of preparing the general Bird Nest Soup is the same whether you want to cook it for soup, dessert, cake or any dishes: soak and rinse the dried Bird Nest Soup with clean water for several hours; clean it using tweezers; change the water and soak it for another hour until the Bird Nest Soup is soft and expanding from its original shape.
After going through these steps, generally the Bird Nest Soup is cleaned from any unwanted grime and ready to cook with any other ingredients, to serve the best delicacy for your loved ones. However, our Bird Nest Soup products are all clean and dry at its finest grade.

Bird Nest Soup for Healing Power

Soup in Chinese tradition is used to heal, improve stamina, and usually served not only for sick person but also for the whole family. In Chinese cuisine, soup is widely cooked with various ingredients, which one of those is Bird Nest Soup.
Bird Nest Soup has been consumed for possibly in 1200 years in China. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, edible Bird Nest Soup has a high nutritional and medicinal value as anti-cancer, anti-aging, and a long list of health benefits, including for healing power. Although it is among the most expensive animal products consumed by humans, Bird Nest Soup still has high demand due these benefits mentioned.
Although some sources mentioned that there is no scientific explanation yet regarding the benefits claimed, but a recent medical research by Hong Kong Chinese University reported that the cell division enzyme and hormone of Bird Nest Soup can promote reproduction and regeneration of human cells. In addition, it helps to promote the immune system and enhance body metabolism.
Hence, 1-2 hours prior to sleep is the best time to consume Bird Nest Soup, because it is the time when cell division takes place several times faster than the other time of the day. According to the registered nutrition therapists recommendations, regular consumption of Bird Nest Soup may gives better results in two serving methods:
(1) 1 to 2 bowls per week
(2) 1 to 2 tablespoons per day
However, unlike the other Traditional Chinese Medicine – as said before – edible Bird Nest Soup is uniquely be consumed and enjoyed as food. In Hong Kong, a bowl of Bird Nest Soup’s Soup would cost USD $ 30 to USD $ 100. Boiled with rock sugar, then it becomes the delicacy called Bird Nest Soup’s Soup.

Bird Nest Soup With Ginseng

Ginseng is a slow-growing plant with a forked-shaped root, which is similar to the legs of a person. Ginseng itself has various classifications such as Asian ginseng (red ginseng, fresh ginseng, white ginseng, and wild ginseng) and American ginseng.

What is used the most for medical purpose is the root of the ginseng, though the leaf is also sometimes used. Limited research shows that ginseng has various benefits including roles as a stimulant, type II diabetes treatment, and cure for sexual dysfunction in men. Ginseng is also used in herbal teas, energy drinks, or cosmetic materials.

Bird Nest Soup With Ginseng

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginseng is claimed to calm the body, restore the health, and boost the energy. However, some overdose use of ginseng might lead to some symptoms. Therefore, it is important to consume it in the correct amount.
Ginseng, if combined with the Bird Nest Soup, might provide unlimited health benefits as each of them has numerous benefits themselves. One of the perfect combinations for Bird Nest Soup and ginseng is through a high-protein dessert, like this Bird Nest Soup with Ginseng & Rock Sugar recipe:

Ingredients:

- 3 pieces of dry Bird Nest Soup
- 10 grams of sliced ginseng
- 100 grams of rock sugar
- 300 ml water

How to cook:

1. Soak Bird Nest Soup in clear water for at least 4 hours, and change the water to soak it again for another 2 hours. Observe that the Bird Nest Soup becomes soft and expand from its original shape.
2. Dispose water used to soak the Bird Nest Soup with filter.
3. Rinse the ginseng.
4. Place the Bird Nest Soup and ginseng with 200 ml of hot water and simmer for 1.5 hours.
5. Add rock sugar and stir for 10-15 minutes until the Bird Nest Soup is soft. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
6. Let it cool down for 15 minutes, then serve.

Nitrite and Nitrate Levels in Bird Nest Soup

Nitrites are not allowed to be added to Bird Nest Soup in Hong Kong , although it is known that they may exist naturally in Bird Nest Soup under certain conditions. Traders should source Bird Nest Soups from reliable suppliers and ensure all foods they sell or import are fit for human consumption. The common practice of soaking Bird Nest Soups for several hours, or even overnight, and washing them thoroughly with clean water can substantially reduce nitrite levels. Since nitrites are water soluble, The public should discard the water used for soaking Bird Nest Soup before cooking.

Nitrite and Nitrate Levels in Bird Nest Soup

Following up the incident of nitrites in blood-red Bird Nest Soup, a local university conducted a study on nitrite and nitrate levels in Bird Nest Soups revealing the presence of both chemicals in all 67 samples of Bird Nest Soups. The amounts varied significantly with blood-red Bird Nest Soups having the highest average levels.
In Hong Kong , nitrite and nitrate are not permitted to be added in Bird Nest Soup, but relevant regulation is not applicable to nitrite and nitrate naturally present in Bird Nest Soup. The mechanism of the natural presence of nitrite in Bird Nest Soup is not entirely clear. Some suggested that nitrite may be formed due to fermentation and the levels may vary with the extent of environmental contamination.
To alleviate public concern, the local university study also tested and confirmed that majority of nitrites and nitrates can be removed by washing and soaking. To reduce exposure to nitrites and nitrates, Bird Nest Soup should be washed and soaked for several hours or even overnight before cooking. Soaking water should be replaced once or twice during the process and be discarded.

Nitrites in Blood-red Bird Nest Soup

Recently, high levels of nitrites were detected in blood-red Bird Nest Soup samples in the Mainland market. There were concerns that nitrites might have been added to Bird Nest Soup to produce the desirable red colour.
Bird Nest Soup is made from secretions of Swiftlets' salivary glands and usually consumed as a delicacy in Chinese cuisine. The reason for the red colour of blood-red Bird Nest Soup is not entirely clear.
Nitrites are not allowed to be added to Bird Nest Soup in Hong Kong , although it is known that they may exist naturally in Bird Nest Soup under certain conditions. Traders should source Bird Nest Soups from reliable suppliers and ensure all foods they sell or import are fit for human consumption. The common practice of soaking Bird Nest Soups for several hours, or even overnight, and washing them thoroughly with clean water can substantially reduce nitrite levels. Since nitrites are water soluble, The public should discard the water used for soaking Bird Nest Soup before cooking.

Travel: The truth about Bird Nest Soup

Swallows who make edible nests are not the strangest thing in Sabah in Borneo. There are the Wild Men, for a start.

Now I know that travel writers usually describe the places they visit in loving prose, so that the destination glows off the page, but I just have to tell you about the most disgusting place I've ever visited; the Bird Nest Soup caves of Gomantong.
Perhaps it was an effect of contrast. I was in Sabah in Borneo, the third largest island in the world and certainly one of the most beautiful. It lies in the South China Sea a few hundred miles east of Singapore. I had wanted to go there after reading Joseph Conrad's stories; I had pictures in my mind of steamy jungles and sparkling seas dotted with tropical islands. These impressions were all confirmed.

Travel: The truth about Bird Nest Soup

The southern half of Borneo now belongs to Indonesia and the northern half to Malaysia, split into two regions, Sarawak and Sabah. Bizarrely, Sabah once belonged to an Englishman, the publisher Alfred Dent, who leased it and eventually called it British North Borneo. There was a reminder of the embarrassing ways of the British Empire in the yacht club at Sandakan. One member, a Malaysian Chinese, jerked his thumb at the faded portraits of English club commodores lining the teak walls. The dates were of the early Fifties. "In those days the yacht club members didn't allow the Chinaman on the premises." The implication was obvious: he was showing me a welcome that my countrymen had not shown to his.
There are bleaker Imperial memories in Sandakan. The Japanese established a prisoner of war camp here during the Second World War, and 2,400 Allied prisoners were interned. Survivors were forced to march through dripping jungle for 150 miles, and those who could not walk any further were killed where they lay on the ground. At the end, only six escapees remained alive.

There is little to see of the POW camp today; the jungle quickly erases history.

A kindly sailor took us out to the turtle island of Pulau Selingan in his huge powerboat. We were touching 50 knots as we flashed past dozens of curious wooden structures standing in the shallow sea like rustic oil rigs. On top of each was a thatched hut. In the evening lanterns are lowered to attract fish, which are then netted out. There was a powerful fishy stench as we passed each one.
That starlit night we crouched on the island's beach and watched as a huge green turtle dropped 100 eggs into a pit she had dug in the sand. Soon 3-inch versions of their mother would be making a perilous journey down to the warm, dark sea.
I had vague memories from my childhood of the Wild Man of Borneo - the orang-utan. We went to see him at Sepilok, a rehabilitation unit that aims to make the inhabitants more wild, not less wild, so they may be returned to forest life. The gentle creatures would approach the feeding platform by swinging along ropes slung between the trees and then grab a rotten banana from the heap. Hanging by extraordinarily pink, hand-like feet, they would thoughtfully suck the fruit while gazing upside-down at the hooting, jabbering primates behind the fence.
Further inland we went to another, larger reserve that many people in the UK will have heard of: Mount Kinabalu. A few years ago a British Army team got famously stuck in Low's Gully, a nearly impassable jungle- filled slash down one side of the mountain. I say "nearly" because a group of climbers from Sheffield recently evened up the score by making the first ever traverse through it. The mountain stands in thick rainforest filled with spectacular plants; there are 1,000 species of orchid and the world's biggest flower, the 2-foot-wide red blossom of the rafflesia - named after the founder of Singapore.
If you decide to do the two-day trek up Mount Kinabalu you can soak away your aches in the Poring Hot Springs, a more welcome Japanese invention during the war. You could then stay in the delightfully named Poring Hostel for about pounds 2 a night.
Bird Nest Soup makes its appearance in one of the Doctor Dolittle stories, and I had always been fascinated by the idea. The swallows build their nests in limestone caves at Gomantong, about 12 miles from Sandakan. As you approach you pass the wooden huts of the nest collectors, who gather them with long, shaky wooden ladders and lots of courage. The incentive is money - about pounds 2,000 per kilo of nest.
As we entered the cathedral-sized cavern we were struck by an acrid stench. As our eyes adjusted to the darkness we realised that it was filled with a million wings; swallows, bats and insects. I swung a torch down and saw that I was wading ankle-deep in guano. I looked closer and I realised that the stuff was seething with life.
Insects of all kinds crawled in a loathsome manner across the floor. As we penetrated further, cockroaches crunched underfoot. At least six separate phobias were catered for in this noisome place.
As I staggered out into the sunlight I found that I was liberally bespattered with birdshit - in my hair, on my feet, on my clothes. Looking up into the trees my eyes met those of a orang-utan, the only one I'd seen outside a park. For a moment we both seemed to be wondering which one of us was the Wild Man of Borneo.

Proof of the Pudding

THE NESTS are made by swallows of the genus Collocali. What makes them remarkable is that the birds line them with saliva and pre-digested Bird Nest Soup, which hardens to a translucent layer. There are many grades; the whiter, and the fewer feathers, the better. I bought two biscuit-sized pieces in the shape of hearts (they are an alleged aphrodisiac) for about pounds 15. They look a bit like nest, but there is no smell and little taste, their function being to provide texture to the soup. Simmered for three hours it tastes a bit like woven gelatin, or a well boiled loofah.

Reasons Why Men Should Consume Bird Nest Soup Frequently

Nowadays, we see many people falling sick and contracting various illnesses and diseases in the modern society. Health problems start to appear as early as early 30 or even younger. This is due to the pace of work, stress from work and also caused by smoking and drinking. Hence, health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney failure and it, start to rise. According to worldwide statistics, the average lifespan of males is lesser by 2-3 years as compared to that of females.

Bird Nest Soup is considered one of the top nourishment products for all of us. It possesses properties of being able to strengthen our lungs and hearts, improve our stamina and kidney health, and at the same time nourish our skin.
Nowadays, many male celebrities also consume Bird Nest Soup frequently to combat fatigue, keep them healthy and also to slow down aging. Celebrities like Jackie Chan, Aaron Kwok, Louis Koo, Simon Yam and etc are the examples of men who consume Bird Nest Soup on a regular basis. There is also a report that Andy Lau always consume Bird Nest Soup before his concert to help him maintain the energy to perform throughout his concerts.

#1. Nourishment for the Lungs

In this society, where there are a high number of smokers amongst all men, drinking alcohol are one of the things that men will do during social activities. Bird Nest Soup is actually one irreplaceable source of lungs nourishment, Long term consumption of Bird Nest Soup is extremely beneficial for all smokers, as it helps to “cleanse” the lungs.

#2. Recover Stamina & Energy

Bird Nest Soup is good for working adults in this busy society as working overtime is a common thing, which it will make people feeling very lethargic and drop in immunity levels. Hence, consuming Bird Nest Soup helps to recover stamina, restores energy, and improves immunity because of its high nutritional value.

#3. For a Better Complexion

Men also need to take care of their skin and complexion. Hence, consume Bird Nest Soup regularly is actually beneficial for men’s skin to appear smoother and more radiant as Bird Nest Soup is rich in protein and collagen, which is proven will improves skin complexion and quality. Moreover, the properties of Bird Nest Soup also help to strengthen the nails, promote hair growth and improves joint health.

#4. Improve Condition Of Internal Organs

Consumption of Bird Nest Soup can help to improve and maintain the condition of our internal organs. With healthy internal organs, we would be better protected against common health problems such as common illness ie: fever, cough and etc.

Conclusion

It is safe to say that men who eat Bird Nest Soup regularly is not exaggerating at all. It is not something that ONLY female can consume regularly.
Besides, the older generation of men, we also highly recommend men of the younger generation to start learning about the benefits of consuming Bird Nest Soup regularly. Because you only live once, so treat your body better.
Every superhero needs a healthy body, not to mention your dad need a healthier body, doesn’t he?
To show your love and appreciation to your father, pamper him with any of our premium Bird Nest Soup products!

4 Reasons Why You Can Trust and Buy Premium Bird Nest Soup From Us

That’s the normal norms that people definitely hesitated much whether or not to purchase something from a new brand, especially something that need to go from your mouth down through your throat and into your stomach, and when it costs a dime.

So read on, you’ll definitely feel safer and more comfortable about buying Company's Bird Nest Soup products through online after that. Trust us!

1. Legit Company

We are legal entities. There’s no reason for us to scam you, or maybe worse, to sell fake or low quality products to you.
If you want to, you can call us to validate our products, which all our numbers are stated on our website or social media, or visit our website to find out more about us. If you would like to, on a case-to-case basis, we can even arrange for you to take a look at our samples, or to pay a visit to our processing plant.

4 Reasons Why You Can Trust and Buy Premium Bird Nest Soup From Us

2. We Have All Food Safety Management Systems Certifications

In line with our commitments to our consumers, Company's Bird Nest Soup is accredited with HACCP and ISO22000 Food Safety Management System certified by World Certification Services, who is an internationally recognized certification body.
We have HALAL certification, and has been listed in HALAL Whitelist, which Muslim consumers can safely consume our products too!
All these are a testament to our commitment to ensure our products consistently meet the highest food safety standards, complementing the great tasting and 100% pure Bird Nest Soup products that Company is famous for.

3. We Have Our Own Bird’s Houses and Processing Plant

We have our own bird houses in Tanjung Karang and Rawang, and a production plant in Kajang, which has a workforce of more than 30 personnel dedicatedly to produce a high quality Bird Nest Soup every month.
Furthermore, we have been in the edible Bird Nest Soup industry for more than 10 years, and because it has been a family business, from 1 year old baby to 70 years old folks, we consume the exact same products which we sell, on a regular basis.

4. Promises In Quality

Every Bird Nest Soup that carries our name is guaranteed to be:
– 100% pure and genuine without any additional ingredients (example: aloe vera, white fungus and so on)
– Not bleached nor chemically treated with any form
– Free from coloring, additives and preservatives
– Strict quality control and safe packaging
We also customize our products according to your events, IE: baby shower / baby full moon / corporate events / launching / birthday and etc.

No Bird Nest Soup please, I can’t breathe: A look at some unusual allergies

People with food allergy must steer clear of the food item as it can turn fatal

 Avoid an allergic reaction

Having a fancy dish threaded with golden Bird Nest Soup may make most people's eyes shine, but not for 39-year-old Grace Chung.
Instead, she would poke and prod at her food to make sure there is none of the prized delicacy hidden somewhere.
Another person cannot exercise or exert himself within a few hours of eating shellfish.
These allergies, while uncommon, can cause unpleasant and even serious reactions in some people.
Last month, a 60-year-old woman who was allergic to prawns died after eating two pieces of prawn.
She had anaphylaxis, a severe reaction in which the immune system releases a flood of chemicals that can cause one to go into shock.

This causes the blood pressure to drop suddenly and the airways to narrow, possibly blocking breathing.
A month before that, a three- year-old boy with a relatively common peanut allergy had to be given anti-allergy medication on board a Singapore Airlines flight.
He was vomiting and could not speak properly when other passengers started opening their packets of peanuts that had been served as a snack.
Though it is rare for a peanut allergy to be so serious, the incident is a reminder of how people's innocent actions can really hurt someone who has a serious food allergy.
Most food allergies are caused by common products such as shellfish, milk, nuts and eggs. The best way to avoid an allergic reaction is to avoid these foods altogether.
Here is a look at some of the less common allergies.

EDIBLE BIRD NEST SOUP

Last year, Ms Grace Chung took a bite of a mooncake, saw streaks of white jelly in it, and spat it out. It was a good thing the chief operating officer of Gleneagles Hospital acted fast as she is allergic to Bird Nest Soup, a costly delicacy used in the mooncake.
It has been 29 years since she tasted Bird Nest Soup at the age of 10. "Until now, every restaurant that I go to, I will ask if Bird Nest Soup is on the menu," she said. "I even asked the roadside stalls that I went to in Bangkok."
When she first tried Bird Nest Soup, the premium item was not as common as now. "I got very excited and ate a whole bowl of it," said the 39-year-old. "Within five minutes, I felt breathless. I then had a choking feeling and was gasping for breath."
Ms Chung, who had childhood asthma, thought it was a very severe asthma attack. Her mother took her to the nearest hospital, where the staff gave Ms Chung medication, pumped out the Bird Nest Soup from her body and put her on oxygen.
It was not just her breathing that was affected. Her eyes were also swollen and she had rashes all over her body.
Yet, within the year, Ms Chung ate Bird Nest Soup again as her mother wanted to be sure it was indeed the culprit. "Mum bought it from another shop and gave me just one teaspoon. I had a similar reaction," she said. "I thought I was going to die. My mum took me to hospital in a cab. She was crying."
Ms Chung has since stayed away from Bird Nest Soup. Regarded as the caviar of the East, it is made of the saliva of the swallow-like swiftlet.
Bird Nest Soup allergies were once the most common cause of food-induced anaphylaxis in Singaporean children in the 1980s and 1990s, said Dr Elizabeth Tham, an associate consultant at the division of paediatric allergy, immunology and rheumatology at the National University Hospital.
Although it is no longer the case now, people with the allergy are still seen regularly, doctors said. Those with suspected reactions should stop eating Bird Nest Soup and seek medical help immediately, said Dr Tham.
"Patients with such allergies may develop swelling in the lips or eyes, hives and throat tightness, and have difficulty breathing or even faint."
Dr Tham said there was an eight-year-old who went to the hospital's emergency department after eating a bowl of Bird Nest Soup. Within minutes of eating it, he had hives, swelling in the eyes and lips, as well as wheezing and difficulty in breathing.
"He received an adrenaline injection and antihistamines and was admitted for observation," she said. A skin test later confirmed the allergy.
Some people who have food allergy may occasionally test to see if they still react badly to a particular food "to try and allow their body to get used to it", said Dr Tham.
"This is highly discouraged. It is very dangerous and may lead to life-threatening reactions," she added.

Freddy Yap: Revived by Bird Nest Soup and chia seeds

Mr Freddy Yap, the founder of an online business, changed his diet after a health scare and watches what he eats

Six years ago, Mr Freddy Yap was at "the lowest point" of his life.
He slogged for long hours running his food-packaging business and wolfed down "rubbish food" such as fast food and economy rice meals - whichever was more convenient at odd hours.
The 48-year-old recalls: "I hardly slept as I was constantly thinking about how to make more money. I grew up in poverty and was afraid of being poor again."
The stress of the daily grind eventually took a toll on his health. On top of being on the brink of a burnout, he suffered from persistent coughing and had rashes on his body.
In 2011, he decided enough was enough. He took a year-long sabbatical and moved across the Causeway to live with his relatives in the Pahang countryside.
There, he had ample rest, took charge of his diet and regularly went on long nature walks. He also drank Bird Nest Soup almost every day as his cousin runs a Bird Nest Soup farm there.
As he recovered from his ailments, he spotted a business opportunity.
He says: "The Bird Nest Soup industry is not regulated and information on the quality and cleanliness of the nests are based on what the sellers tell customers."
A year later, he returned to Singapore and set up Superior, an online business selling mainly Bird Nest Soup and chia seed products.
To ensure the cleanliness of the Bird Nest Soups, which are sourced from swiftlet houses in Malaysia, he implemented a rigorous cleaning process that has been certified by the global food safety management standard - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point.
The process includes cleaning the Bird Nest Soups with distilled water and sterilising them with ultraviolet rays. Superior also runs chemical tests to ensure the nests are free of contaminants such as nitrates that are present in bird faeces.

Freddy Yap: Revived by Bird Nest Soup and chia seeds

Mr Yap also sells a blend of five types of chia seeds that are sourced from Peru and Mexico. Instead of being milled, they are micro-sliced, which retains their nutritional properties.
Chia seeds, which are rich in antioxidants, are known as a trendy "superfood", while Bird Nest Soup is an old-school wellness food.
On his choice of products to sell, he says: "I am familiar with using both. I had smeared crushed chia seeds on my rashes, which helped to reduce the inflammation."
These days, he avoids deep-fried food and gets his Omega-3 fatty acids by consuming chia seeds.
Mr Yap is married to a 38-year-old who runs a spa and they have a five-year-old daughter. He also has a 16-year-old daughter and a 10 year-old son from a previous marriage.
He says: "I still love my curry puffs and laksa. Food gives me the greatest enjoyment, so it is all about having a balance."

WHAT ARE YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES OF FOOD?

The few times that my mother cooked her signature fried turmeric pomfret with sambal. She cooked this only once or twice a year as we were poor.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE EATING PLACES HERE?

I have been visiting Katong Laksa in Telok Kurau Road for more than 20 years. I will drive all the way from Sengkang, where I live, just to savour a bowl. The laksa gravy is thick and rich and I can taste the dried shrimp in it.
Another place I frequent is Xiang Signature Restaurant in Liang Seah Street, which serves Hunan cuisine. I always order the stir-fried cauliflower. The chef has good control of the heat, so the vegetables are soft yet crunchy. I also like the stir-fried frog leg in chilli, which wakes up my palate.
I like Wild Rocket in Upper Wilkie Road, which serves food that is surprising and teases the palate, such as the char kway teow that tastes like fried noodles, but which consists of thinly sliced cuttlefish.

WHAT IS YOUR COMFORT FOOD?

A good piece of wagyu steak in a thick ribeye cut. I prefer to have it done medium so it is char-grilled on the outside and soft on the inside.
When I am in Kuala Lumpur for work and have a steak craving, I drive to the Genting Highlands resort to dine at The Olive restaurant, which serves steak that has a melt-in-the-mouth texture.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE OVERSEAS FOOD DESTINATION?

I travel to Kuala Lumpur every two to three months. I go to Nadodi, an Indian restaurant. I like its egg kalaki with jujube fruit and fried chicken skin as the dish has a good mix of creaminess and crispiness.
I also like Dewakan restaurant in Shah Alam, which uses Malaysian produce. My favourite dish there is the crispy kailan with fermented fish sauce.

ARE YOU AN ADVENTUROUS EATER?

I have eaten horse meat in a steamboat meal in China. The meat is not as coarse as I had imagined.

DO YOU HAVE A DINING QUIRK?

I am particular about the freshness of food and drinks. I have sent back coffee that was overboiled, which gives a burnt taste, as well as stale oysters.

WHAT DO YOU COOK AT HOME?

On weekends, I like cooking fried rice with mixed vegetables, but I will use only cooked rice that has been left overnight as it has a firmer texture. I also like making ribeye and striploin steaks topped with a dash of teriyaki sauce.

HOW DO YOU CONSUME BIRD NEST SOUP AND CHIA SEEDS?

I make a drink with honey and ground chia seed twice a day and have a bowl of Bird Nest Soup daily. I like to add Bird Nest Soup to vanilla ice cream and to Korean ginseng chicken, to add sweetness and give them a more velvety texture.

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANYONE TO HAVE A MEAL WITH, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

I would like to have a meal with myself as I have spent so many years entertaining people over food for work and have not had the time to appreciate food.

Top 4 Reasons Why Bird Nest Soup is the Best Gift for Everyone

One of the most important traditions among Chinese during Chinese New Year is to give gifts with auspicious symbols that represent good health, good fortune and good luck to loved ones, friends and business partners.

This year, Company  – one of the brands everyone seem to love – has prepared a range of delightful and meaningful hampers, perfect to show your loved ones or business partners how you appreciate what they have done for you in the past year and want them to have good health another year ahead.
Here are the reasons why you should give your loved ones or business partners the gift of Bird Nest Soup for Chinese New Year:

#1. It’ll Keep Them Looking Young

The best compliment your mother can receive at Chinese New Year is someone asking: “Why you never grow old?”
The Bird Nest Soup is rich in Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) and amino acids, which is responsible to promote tissue regeneration and cell growth, which nourishing the skin – all of which come in handy when keeping your mum’s skin youthful and enhance the complexion.
Trust me, every mother trying to hold on to their youthful looks for as long as possible (although they may not admit it) – so, this is the time for you to contribute for their youthfulness.

#2. They can brag about how thoughtful you are

Parents-in-laws love to talk about their children and to wax lyrical about their children-in-laws is an inevitable part of any gathering. When they start comparing us (or show us off) to other relatives or their friends’ kids, we know they’re just proud of us.
…and a beautiful package of premium Bird Nest Soup can be a gift with additional bragging rights. So, give your parents-in-laws one more thing to be happy about, and it’ll be definitely worth it! (You know what I mean! :p)

#3. Bird Nest Soup is great for overall health

The Bird Nest Soup has been said to be good at keeping folks in the pink of health, and being in good health generally means living longer.
The Bird Nest Soup has high glycoprotein content, growth factors and neutral energetic property, which has proven that it will help to boost immune system, as well as help to relieve respiratory ailments such as chronic coughs.
Your folks may want to live long enough or even better if they are in good health to play with their grandchildren. They might spoil their grandchildren by feeding them Bird Nest Soup and your children will not fall sick so easily. You’ll have more money to spend on other things instead of paying for a doctor, isn’t it a win-win?

#4. It’s the best gift when you don’t know what to buy

You may want to buy a gift for your boss to show how thankful you are that you still have jobs, or to your business partners to show your appreciation to them.
However, buying whiskies or wines for them is like poking a sleeping tiger with a stick – either they love it, or they’ll hate it. If they do not like it, you’ll feel awful and that defeats the purpose of you buying them the gift. It’s often hard to pinpoint what will be the greatest gift for them.
The one good thing about buying your boss or business partner Bird Nest Soup it is may be look pricey, but the fact is still cheaper than branded alcoholic drinks which may also harm their health. The elegant yet luxurious packaging will not make you seem like a penny-pinching miser. So, your boss or business partners are happy, and at the same time your wallet is grateful! Yesssss!
..So, pamper your loved ones what they deserved!
If you’ve been fretting over what to buy as a gift for your loved ones this Chinese New Year, you can easily do all your shopping at Company – as our premium Bird Nest Soup products come in a few different forms: you may purchase raw Bird Nest Soup, or you can buy it pre-bottled for maximum convenience!
Whichever products you choose, our premium Bird Nest Soup come in the prettiest & luxurious gift packaging ever, and it will definitely put a big smile on the faces of whoever receives it!
What are you waiting for? It’s time to shop for the best gift ever for your loved ones!