Bird's Nest Types by Kakaji2013/08/31 06:31 Bird's Nest Types
By Color 1)White-> Texture- Soft and smooth
Suitability- Everyone
Functions- Nourish and promote youthful complexion, boost immunity.
2)Golden-> Texture- Crisp
Suitability- Best for pregnant women and middle-aged people
Functions- Same as white nests with increased mineral contents.
3)Red-> Texture- Crisp
Suitability- For pregnant women, anemia patients, and those who need replenishment after surgery
Functions- Contains even more minerals than golden nests and replenishes blood and calcium content.
1)Indonesia-> Texture is smoother, softer and cleaner with fewer impurities as the majority of the nests from Indonesia are house nests. Indonesia produces approximately 80% of the world's supply. Prices are generally lower.
2)Thailand-> Being thicker and firmer with higher density bird's nest from Thailand require more soaking and cooking time. As the majority of the nests are cultivated from the caves and production volume is small, the prices are generally higher.
{b]3)Malaysia->[/b] With higher production of feather prime nests bird's nest from Malaysia are usually processed into cakes and prices are low.
3)Vietnam-> With higher quality and richer taste and aroma due to ideal environment conditions bird's nest from Vietnam are limited in supply and prices are higher.
House Nest Swifts build their nests inside a house in urban areas near the sea where the environment is ideal and more controlled; therefore leading to fewer impurities and feathers in the bird's nest.
Cave Nest Swifts build their nests on mountain and rock caves and cliffs near the sea. The natural climate and environment affects the texture which tends to be stiffer and harder. But generally cave nests contain more foreign materials and feathers than house nests.