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03/05/2022

30/04/2022

According to some historical sources, the edible bird nests were first traded in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.), where Admiral Cheng He introduced bird nests to the imperial court of the Ming Dynasty.

29/04/2022

The swiftlet's habitats range from the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean to sea caves in the coastal regions of Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Borneo, and the Palawan Islands in the Philippines. While Malaysia is situated right in the heart of the "Golden Triangle" of the swiftlets birds nest production.

27/04/2022

There are roughly around 24 species of swiftlets, but only a few of the bird nest is deemed edible such as, the White-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) and the Black-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus maximus)

24/04/2022

Swiftlets will nest three times a year and undergo molting during the period of July to November. Therefore, nests that harvested during that period usually contain more feathers thus making the nest a lower grade compare to the other period.
Swiftlets will nest three times a year and undergo molting during the period of July to November. Therefore, nests that were harvested during that period usually contain more feathers thus making the nest a lower grade compared to the other period.

22/04/2022

Swiftlets build their nest many will think of it as saliva however, the secretion is only for nest building; it has no known digestive function. When the swiftlets interweaves feathers between the strands of secretions a strong composite material is formed ensuring the nest to be strong enough to hold the weight of the parent birds and their two nestlings.
Swiftlets build their nest many will think of it as saliva however, the secretion is only for nest building; it has no known digestive function. When the swiftlets interweave feathers between the strands of secretions a strong composite material is formed ensuring the nest is strong enough to hold the weight of the parent birds and their two nestlings.

20/04/2022

The swiftlets start to build its nest strand by strand during the breeding period for over a period of a month.

28/02/2022

Kickstart your morning by drinking edible bird nest soup on an empty stomach. They are tonics, which means it can nourish our bodies. Therefore, an empty stomach will have a better absorbing all the minerals and nutrients.

13/10/2021

It’s a myth that edible red bird’s nest comes from swiftlets’ saliva 🕊. It actually comes from the mineral in the cave or via the oxidation of the minerals in the cave causing the bird’s nest into crimson red in color.

10/10/2021

Have you ever wonder why there’s a red bird nest? Have you come across people saying that red bird nest comes from swallows’ saliva that used to build the nest contains blood. Is it a myth or a fact? Stay tuned 🤔

07/10/2021

Facts about Edible Bird Nest