Borneo Bird Nest

Swiftlets are from the same family as the common swallow. The Swiftlets (Collocalia Family) are very unique birds. Among all the seventy-six species of Swiftlets in the world, there are only 2 types of species that are able in producing Edible Nest, which are the Collocalia Fuciphaga (white nest) and Collocalia Maxima (black nest).

The most special part about these swallow birds are their nests. Their nests look like a cupped hand, a hollow quarter-ball shape, one side is stuck to a wall (a cave wall, or a man made wooden base in cultivated/house nests) and the other side of the nest is a place for them to perch.

For decades, bird’s nests are likeable in Chinese cuisine and are valued for their high nutritional content and medicinal benefits. Bird’s nest are rich in protein with slight present of calcium and iron that research has found that it helps to strengthening our body immunity system against diseases.

Regularly consume bird’s nests would help one restore the fine and fair complexion of one’s youthfulness. It is also recommended for an expectant mother to consume bird’s nests regularly in order to have a baby with fine complexion and a healthy lung. Above all, the nest posses no adverse side effects, so that their consumption can never be deleterious. They are good for everyone, in any circumstances-sick or well, old or young.

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Bird's nests are believed to act as a tonic for the lungs and can help keep the function of respiratory system homeostatic. They are also excellent for boosting the blood circulation system for children, patients in recovering stage, women after delivery and the old. Besides, it can help stimulate the process of the cell formation as well.

There was also an overseas study about bird's nests indicated that the chemical compounds extracted from the nest effectively prohibited the process of Haemagglutination which caused the common cold and influenza. The chemical compounds that contained in the bird's nest are Water 5.11%, Protein 60.9%, Calcium 0.85%, Potassium 0.05% and Phosphorus 0.03%.

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