However, to be a wise consumer, you should keep the following 4 points in mind:
- Notes when pre-processing raw bird's nest
When pre-processing raw bird's nest, you should not use hot water. Some people still believe that hot water makes the nest strands expand faster and become softer. In reality, you should drop this idea at once, because soaking bird's nest in hot water causes some of its original substances to be lost. In addition, never use detergents to clean bird's nest. To be sure the nest's natural nutrients are not lost, it is best to wash it with clean water and not soak it for more than 4 hours.
- Notes when preparing bird's nest
To prepare bird's nest without losing the nutrients in it, use double-boiling. This is done for a set period of about 30 to 45 minutes. When steaming bird's nest, the water in the bowl must fully cover the bird's nest being steamed. In particular, to leave enough water for the nest to expand, do not use too little water when making steamed bird's nest with rock sugar. And whatever dish you make, it is best to double-boil the bird's nest first and only then add the other ingredients.
+ For whole bird's nest: Store it in a dry place; avoid places that are too enclosed or damp, which can spoil the bird's nest. When storing, do not put it where light shines in, such as by a glass window, since sunlight can damage the structure and nutrients of the nest. + For bird's nest after cleaning If cleaned products are not used and prepared right away, let them drain but do not dry them completely. Then keep the nest in a covered container and store it in the refrigerator; the cool compartment of the refrigerator is considered the most suitable.
Bird's nest is very good for human health and can be used by many age groups. But note that the following groups should not use it: + Women less than 3 months pregnant, + Newborns + People with high blood pressure + People who often have bloating or diarrhea…
Benefits of bird's nest you should know Science has shown that bird's nest contains a high protein content (45-55%), with 18 amino acids, some of which are present in very high amounts, such as: + Aspartic acid (4.69%) and proline (5.27%), which help regenerate muscle cells, tissues and skin. + Essential amino acids such as cysteine and phenylalanine (4.50%), which help strengthen memory, increase nerve impulse transmission and increase the absorption of vitamin D from sunlight. + Tyrosine and sialic acid (8.6%), which help the body recover quickly from radiation exposure or red blood cell damage, and glucosamine, which helps restore joint cartilage in cases of joint degeneration… Bird's nest contains 31 trace elements needed for children's development and for nourishing the elderly. These are the wonderful benefits that bird's nest brings us.
