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For over 1,000 years, edible bird’s nests have been enjoyed as a delicacy in China. Made from swiftlet nests, a bird species native to Southeast Asia, authentic bird nests are a superfood packed with health benefits. Edible bird nests are primarily made into soups or drinks with a variety of tasty flavors. It is unfortunate that because of these benefits and niche quality, the edible bird’s nest market is also overrun with fake producers looking to cash in –– one pound of bird’s nests can sell for more than $4,000 per pound. This profit margin combined with increased global interest in edible bird nests has created a perfect storm for fake bird nests. So, how should customers navigate this fraught subject? How do you know if a bird's nest is real? And how does one avoid buying fake bird nests? As experts in the edible bird nest industry, CM Nest is here to help. To assist, we’ve put together a list of things you’ll want to check to determine the real deal from the fraud. The Difference Between Fake Bird’s Nests and Real Bird’s Nests Shape and Appearance An authentic bird nest will come in the shapes of cups, triangles, strips or cakes depending on quality (cups being the highest grade). One will also occasionally find small feathers stuck within the fibers. When soaked in water, authentic bird nests will gradually lose its shape along with the appearance of more pronounced nest fibers. In comparison, fake bird nests will have a relatively uniform, bumpy surface with a slight, medicinal smell. Color A great way to tell fake nests from authentic bird nests is the color that appears after soaking. The water left over from a real edible bird nest will be clear. The nest itself will also maintain its color. However, a fake bird nest will show signs of discoloration due to the artificial coloring. One of the more highly prized edible bird nest varieties is the blood nest, a color that’s been falsely attributed to the result of blood being in swiftlet saliva. For this special bird nest, pay attention to the color after the soaking process. An authentic blood bird nest should still be vibrantly red whereas the fake version will stain the water. Texture Under close inspection, authentic bird nests will have an uneven structure. By comparison, a fake bird nest will have neater and more coarsely distributed nest fibers. Transparency Authentic bird nest will appear semi-transparent compared to a fake bird nest, which will either be nontransparent or even reflective in some cases. This reflective quality of fake edible bird nests is the result of undesirable chemicals. How to Test for Fake Bird’s Nests The Crumble Test A simple way to test the authenticity of your edible bird nests is to crumble it between your fingers. Natural bird nests should break down into a powder-like substance during this process. In comparison, while synthetic bird's nests will emulate the fragility of authentic bird nests, there's one key difference –– fake edible bird nests will break off into chunks instead of a powder. The Soak Test A critical part of making edible bird nests into bird nest soup is the soaking process, which usually takes around 1-2 hours. This step is important for the rehydration process that’s needed to properly prepare bird nests for soups or drinks. First, pay attention to the shape of the bird nest before soaking. Fake nests are more uniform, while a real bird’s nest will transform into a gelatinous, formless shape after about 30 minutes. The fibers of the nest will also still be visible, but not nearly as uniform as when dry. On the other hand, fake bird’s nests will maintain a uniform shape during the soaking process as well as a minor chemical or fatty/fried smell. The surface of the fake bird’s nest will also be bumpy. Next, the size of the bird nest post-soak. Fake nests don’t expand. However, an authentic bird’s nest will often double in size after soaking. In fact, real nests can absorb up to seven to nine times their weight in water. Finally, there’s the soaking water. Because edible bird’s nests are made from water-based swiftlet saliva, the substance should mix well with the soaking water. For instance, if you were to stir a bird’s nest while soaking, a bubbly foam would appear on the surface of the water. However, since fake bird’s nests are made from chemicals, stirring a fake bird’s nest in the soaking water will only cloud the water. How to Choose the Best Bird's Nests The key to selecting a good bird’s nest is to purchase them from a reputable source. The last thing anyone wants is to spend money only to eat fake bird's nest soup. Not only do fake bird nests lack the nutritional benefits of the real product, they also have an inferior texture. The critical things to look for when...

For hundreds of years, Chinese culture has hailed the health benefits of Swallow bird’s nests in high regard, especially when prepared in its most popular form; bird’s nest soup. Nowadays in many regions of Asia, they are still regarded as a high-end nutritious dish with healing properties. In traditional Chinese medicine, cubilose or edible bird's nests are used to treat ailments such as tuberculosis, asthma, and stomach problems. Edible bird's nests are also linked to enhanced libido, better immune function, increased energy and metabolism, and enhanced circulation. Edible bird's nest soup in white bowl on wooden tableHowever, as the bird’s nest soup has become a global phenomenon, those old notions of health benefits have come under scrutiny: Is bird’s nest soup as healthy as they say it is? Swiftlet or Swallow bird’s nest health benefits have been put to the test in numerous labs to quantify what the stuff is made of. This article will cover the various nutrients, and potential birds nest health benefits. What are the Health Benefits of Bird's Nest? Bird's nest products derived from the saliva-constructed nests of swiftlet birds have been shown to exhibit several benefits including: Edible Bird's Nest Can Promote Eye Health In Asian culture, edible bird's nest has been known to improve eye sight. In recent times too, scientific evidence has demonstrated that edible birds' nests have the potential to improve cell healing in damaged eyes.  Out of the twenty amino acids sought after by humans, 18 types of amino acids are found in edible bird's nests. The human body requires 9 essential amino acids for tissue growth and repair. Edible bird's nest aids in corneal tissue repair and maintaining proper function by increasing cell regeneration. Edible Bird's Nest Can Promote Antioxidant Effects Three pieces of raw edible bird's nest on wooden platter for nutritional benefits of birds nestIn Asian culture, edible bird's nest is known to improve metabolic processes and help prevent chronic ailments. Antioxidant processes in the human body protect against oxidative damage caused by normal metabolic activity. Antioxidants-rich diets have compounds that can combat cell-disruptive effects. In recent times, bird's nest has been found to contain antioxidants. Amino acids, sialic acid, vitamins, lactoferrin, triacylglycerol, fatty acids, minerals, and glucosamine are among the bioactive substances that provide bird's nest its antioxidant capabilities. Edible Bird's Nest Can Promote Bone Health In Asian culture, edible bird's nest has been known to improve overall body health including bone health. Modern research has found this applicable in promoting bone health. Bones are rigid structures that make up the body's skeletal system. They are essential to the body's support system and safeguard a range of key organs. Bones are also involved in the formation of white and red blood cells, the storage of minerals, and the regulation of body movements and locomotion. A 2011 study found that daily use of bird's nest extract increased bone strength and dermal thickness. The oral ingestion of bird's nest extract increased bone strength in test rats due to an increase in calcium levels in the rats' femurs. More notably, following the administration of bird's nest extract, there was an increase in skin thickness. Since ovarian estrogen production declines after menopause, which is the primary cause of rapid bone loss, bird's nest extract ingestion can be an alternative and effective strategy to enhance bone mass while also slowing skin aging in postmenopausal women. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the deterioration of your joints. It's a painful joint condition that commonly results in stiffness and decreased function. bird's nest extract is considered to have active components that may help reduce the onset of OA and aid cartilage regeneration. Edible Bird's Nest Improves Skin Health In Asian culture, edible bird's nest has been associated with looking younger and having better skin health. Modern research has established a link between bird's nest and skin moisturizing. The moisturizing effect of bird's nest is proposed to originate from interactions between water and sialic acids. Edible Bird Nest Nutrition Facts Edible birds nests are packed with several beneficial nutrients. Some of the nutrients available in edible bird's nest include: Edible Bird's Nest Nutrients: Woven plate on table that holds collection of edible bird's nests for nutritional benefitsEdible Bird's Nest is high in 18 distinct amino acids, most of which are not synthesized by the human body and must be supplied through dietary sources. It contains aspartic acid and proline which enhance cell regeneration while cysteine and phenylalanine have been shown to improve memory, boost nerve impulse transmission, and improve uptake of vitamin D from sunlight. It also contains sialic acid and tyrosine which speed up recovery while glucosamine helps restore cartilage in the case of osteoarthritis.  Edible bird's nests contain plenty of protein including g Glycoproteins, a high-energy material that the body may easily absorb. Furthermore, the edible bird's nest has 31 different elements. It is high in calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), potassium (K), and magnesium...