Dried Feather-Removed Bird's Nest – 95% Strands

What is dried feather-removed bird's nest with 95% strands?

Dried Feather-Removed Bird's Nest – 95% Strands is house-farmed bird's nest that has been cleaned of feathers and kept in dried nest form, at about 95% strands. It comes in 100g boxes (20 nest pieces) and 50g boxes, and each box includes free red dates and rock sugar for double-boiling. The nests are harvested from swiftlet houses in Khánh Hòa, Phan Thiết and Vũng Tàu.

Unlike raw bird's nest, the feathers are removed before boxing. At home, you only need to soak the nest until soft, check it again in a white porcelain bowl and pick out any remaining fine down.

What are the specifications of a box of feather-removed bird's nest?

Each box contains dried feather-removed bird's nest, along with red dates and rock sugar. Key details:

• Strand ratio: about 95% strands.
• Form: dried nest, feathers removed.
• Packaging: 100g box (20 nest pieces) and 50g box.
• Free items included: red dates and rock sugar.
• Shelf life: 24 months (printed on the box); each box contains a desiccant sachet.
• Source: house-farmed nest from Khánh Hòa, Phan Thiết and Vũng Tàu.

How does feather-removed bird's nest differ from raw and refined bird's nest?

The three main differences are the level of preparation, the strand ratio and the feather-picking work at home. The feathers in raw bird's nest have not been removed, so it must be picked over carefully. Feather-removed bird's nest is already clean of feathers, about 95% strands, and keeps its nest form. Grade 1 and Grade 2 refined bird's nest are cleaned and reshaped, at about 70% and about 50% strands respectively.

Who is feather-removed bird's nest a good gift for, and on which occasions?

The 100g box is well suited as a gift for grandparents, parents, teachers or business partners at Tet, the Mid-Autumn Festival or on courtesy visits. The 50g box suits households that want to try it before buying a larger box. Businesses ordering 10 gift sets or more receive a quote based on quantity and a free card printed with the company name, logo and greeting as requested.

How do you double-boil feather-removed bird's nest?

Yến Sào Uyên Nguyên recommends double-boiling 8g of feather-removed bird's nest with 250ml of water; add rock sugar to taste.

Soak the nest in clean water for about 20–30 minutes until soft, check it in a white porcelain bowl and pick out any remaining fine down with tweezers. Then place the nest in a glass jar with water at the ratio above, double-boil over low heat for about 20 minutes, add rock sugar to taste, then double-boil for about 10 more minutes (following Pharmacity's instructions).

Do not soak in hot water or bring the nest directly to a boil, so that the strands do not break apart.

How should dried feather-removed bird's nest be stored?

Each box of feather-removed bird's nest from Yến Sào Uyên Nguyên contains a desiccant sachet, and the shelf life printed on the box is 24 months; this applies to dried nest that has not been double-boiled, not to nest that has already been double-boiled. Keep dried nest in a dry, well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight, and seal it tightly after opening the box. Let double-boiled nest cool, cover it tightly, keep it in the refrigerator and consume it soon.