What is the best way to preserve bird's nests with different degrees of dryness so that the nutrition of bird's nests will not be lost, said Mr. Ng Siu Sang.

Many people don't know how to preserve bird's nests after buying them, so they often buy bird's nests that get moldy soon, which is disappointing and a waste of money. Preservation of bird's nest is a technical job. I have summarized the following methods of preserving bird's nest, which can reduce the loss of mold and prevent the loss of bird's nest nutrients.

The preservation method of dry bird's nest varies depending on the selling method.

Dried bird's nests can usually be stored for about three years. The longer the bird's nest is stored, the better. The nutrition of the bird's nest will be affected. Of course, in order to maximize the preservation time of bird's nest, the preservation method is very crucial.

Retail Bird's Nest

The dryness of retail bird's nests is different from that of wholesale bird's nests. This is because the dryness of retail bird's nest is higher than wholesale bird's nest. Generally speaking, it can reach about 98% of dry bird's nest. It is often referred to as "Dry Bird's Nest". Retail bird's nest can be sealed and stored in a cool and dry place after purchase. Avoid exposure to sunlight. If necessary, place a small bag of desiccant.

Wholesale Bird's Nest

Wholesale bird's nests are less dry than retail bird's nests. Usually, the dryness is about 90%. If it is kept in an unventilated place for a long time, it will be more prone to mold. Therefore, wholesale bird's nest is suitable for sealed storage in the refrigerator freezer (0-2℃).

Soaked Bird's Nest

Soaked bird's nest must be drained before storage. Too much water can easily react with the water-soluble proteins in the bird's nests, making the bird's nests prone to water ingress. After draining the bird's nest. Seal it in a container or plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator freezer. Soaked bird's nest can usually be stored in the refrigerator for about 7 days.

Stewed Bird's Nest

The bird's nest was stewed too much and not eaten. It's a shame to throw it away! After the stewed bird's nest is completely cooled, it can be sealed in a container and stored in the refrigerator. Stewed bird's nest can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. When serving, you can take it out directly from the refrigerator and warm it up with warm milk.

Ready-to-eat Bird's Nest

The shelf life of ready-to-eat bird's nest depends on the processing of the bird's nest, which is usually about 18 months. Even bird's nest should be stored in a cool and dry place or refrigerator to reduce the risk of mold and spoilage.

Tips to Preserve Bird's Nest

The sealing performance of the container.

It is very important to keep bird's nests well preserved and sealed. Dry bird's nests can be stored in a special bird's nest box or a glass sealed box. Soaked bird's nests can be stored in a plastic bag or a glass sealed box. The better the seal, the longer it will be kept paying attention to the temperature difference. Dried bird's nests should be stored in the refrigerator. If removed from the center and opened, it is not suitable to keep at room temperature. This is because when the bird's nest is taken out from the refrigerator, the air around it will liquefy into small droplets when it meets cold, which will make the nest moist and easy to mold. Therefore, bird's nests placed in the refrigerator should be sealed and opened halfway and put back in the refrigerator for further preservation.

Have you learned how to preserve these different types of bird's nests?