Bird's nest is a precious ingredient, known as "nourishing Yin and lungs, beauty and skin care". However, with the continuous expansion of the bird's nest market, there are some fake bird's nests that are of poor quality and high prices. So, is bird's nest real or fake? Next, let's uncover the truth about bird's nest.

I. What is bird's nest?

Bird's nest is a solid substance formed by the saliva secreted from the mouth and mixed with the materials after the swiftlets, such as Golden Swallow or White-bottomed Bird's Nest, feed on seaweeds, insects, and other materials in the natural environment. Bird's nest is rich in collagen, amino acids, minerals and other nutrients, and is considered to have the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying the lungs, as well as beautifying and nourishing the skin.

The real bird's nests can be identified by their colors

1. Look at the color: real bird's nests are light yellow or off-white in color, while fake bird's nests are often dark yellow or dark red.

2. Smell: Genuine bird's nests have a light fragrance, while fake bird's nests often have a pungent ammonia smell or odor.

3. Observe the shape: Real bird's nests have a regular shape, while fake bird's nests are often irregular in shape and size.

4. Soaking: Soak the bird's nests in water, the real bird's nests will gradually become softer, while the fake bird's nests are not so easy to soften.

5. Cooking: Real bird's nest will become transparent after cooking, while fake bird's nest will turn yellow or gray.

3. How to buy real bird's nest?

1. Choose regular channels: It is recommended to choose regular stores or online stores to avoid buying fake products.

2. Look at the packaging: regular bird's nest packages should have detailed information on production date, shelf life and manufacturer.

3. Look at the price: Bird's nest is a precious ingredient with high price, if the price is too low, it is likely to be fake.

4. Look at the source: The price of bird's nest will vary depending on the origin and variety of the bird's nest, so it is recommended to choose a brand with a good reputation and regular origin.

Four, the edible method of bird's nest

1. Bird's nest stewed snow pear: bird's nest soaked in water for 2 hours, and snow pear together into the stew pot, add the right amount of rock sugar and water, stew 2-3 hours.

2. Bird's Nest Jujube Soup: Put bird's nest, jujube and rock sugar into the stewing pot together, add appropriate amount of water and stew for 3-4 hours.

3. Bird's Nest Stewed Abalone: Put bird's nest, abalone, rock sugar, and water into the stewing pot together and stew for 2-3 hours.

V. Notes on Bird's Nest

1. Bird's nest should not be consumed in excess, and it is recommended to consume no more than 10 grams at a time.

2. Bird's nest should not be consumed at the same time with persimmons, duck and crabs.

3. Bird's nest should be stored in a dry, cool and ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight and humidity.