Today I'm going to reveal the secret of bird's nest, so that you won't be confused when buying bird's nest!
First of all, we want to understand what bird's nest is. Bird's nests are nests made by mixing saliva and other substances secreted by swiftlets, and are highly sought after for their rich nutritional value and unique taste. Bird's nests are mainly produced in Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
So, how much is an authentic bird's nest?This question is not easy to answer because the ** of bird's nest is affected by a variety of factors. Let's reveal them one by one:
Origin: Bird's nest** varies greatly from different origins. In general, bird's nests** from Thailand and Malaysia are relatively high, while bird's nests** from Indonesia are relatively low.
Varieties: There are many varieties of swiftlets, and the quality and taste of bird's nest vary from variety to species. Therefore, there will be a difference.
Color: The color of a bird's nest will also affect its**. Generally speaking, the darker the bird's nest**, the higher it is because the nutrients in the darker bird's nest are richer.
Picking season: The picking season of bird's nest will also affect it**. Bird's nests** harvested during swiftlet's breeding season are relatively high because the bird's nests are of the best quality at this time.
Processing method: The way the bird's nest is processed will also affect it**. Generally speaking, the ** of dry picked bird's nest is relatively high because more nutrients are retained during its processing.
Combine the above factors.
Dry picking bird's nest: ** about 7500-8500 yuan catty.
Semi-dry bird's nest: about 7000-7500 yuan.
Wet picking bird's nest: ** about 6500-7000 yuan catty.
Dry Pick Swallow Triangle: ** About 6500-7000 yuan catty.
Bird's nest** purchased in physical stores is generally 45-100 yuan, while online bird's nest** is usually 15-30 yuan.
In addition, well-known brands such as Tong Ren Tang bird's nest** are generally around 80 yuan.
The above ** is for reference only, and the actual ** may fluctuate due to factors such as market supply and demand, brand, and purchase channel.
It is worth noting that the ** of bird's nest is not in accordance with"catties"to calculate, but in accordance with"grams"to calculate. Therefore, when purchasing, you need to pay attention to unit conversion for a more accurate understanding**.
So, how to distinguish a real bird's nest from a fake?Here are a few tricks:
Look at the color: The color of the real bird's nest is natural, beige or off-white;The color of the fake bird's nest is too uniform or too bright.
Smell: Real bird's nest has a faint egg white smell;Fake bird's nests have a pungent chemical smell or fishy smell.
Look: The texture of the real bird's nest is clear and distinct;Fake bird's nests are fuzzy or flaky.
Water soaking test: real bird's nest will expand several times after soaking in water, and the silk is distinct;Fake bird's nests do not swell or have a smaller expansion multiple.
Fire test: The real bird's nest will make a crackling sound when burned, and it will be gray-black after burning;Fake bird's nests do not make a sound or appear black lumps when burned.
Well, now that you have learned about authentic bird's nest and how to distinguish the real from the fake, does it feel clearer?If you have any other questions about bird's nest, please leave a message in the comment area!Don't forget to share it with your family and friends!