Refined Bird's Nest, Grade 2 – 50% Strands

What is Grade 2 refined bird's nest with 50% strands?

Refined Bird's Nest, Grade 2 is house-farmed bird's nest that has been cleaned and reshaped into a nest, at about 50% strands. It is available in 100g and 50g boxes and comes with free red dates and rock sugar. The same type of nest also comes in small 30g, 20g and 10g boxes for trying the product or as a small gift.

Grade 2 is a good fit when you need refined bird's nest that is already clean and quick to double-boil, on a lower budget than Grade 1.

What are the specifications and strand ratio of Grade 2 refined bird's nest?

• Strand ratio: about 50% strands.
• Form: cleaned and reshaped into a nest.
• Packaging: 100g box and 50g box; the same type of nest also comes in small 30g, 20g and 10g boxes.
• 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 Grade 2 refined bird's nest differ from Grade 1 and loofah-style bird's nest?

Grade 2 and Grade 1 are both cleaned and reshaped into a nest; Grade 2 is about 50% strands and Grade 1 about 70% strands. Loofah-style bird's nest is also cleaned but kept as airy strands, not pressed into a nest.

Who is Grade 2 refined bird's nest suitable for, and on which occasions?

The 100g box suits household use or a gift for relatives; the 50g box is suited to trying the product. Businesses ordering many Tet gift sets can choose Grade 2 to balance the budget per set; orders of 10 sets or more receive a quote based on quantity.

How do you double-boil Grade 2 refined bird's nest?

Yến Sào Uyên Nguyên recommends double-boiling 8g of Grade 2 refined bird's nest with 250ml of water; add rock sugar to taste.

Soak the nest in clean water for about 20–30 minutes until the strands are soft, rinse gently, drain, then place in a glass jar with water at the ratio above. Double-boil over low heat for about 20 minutes, add rock sugar (amount to taste), then double-boil for about 10 more minutes (following Pharmacity's instructions).

The free red dates can go into the jar with the nest from the start.

How should Grade 2 refined bird's nest be stored?

Each box of Grade 2 refined 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.