The Benefits of Consuming Swiftlet Nest Soup

The Benefits of Consuming Swiftlet Nest Soup

Recent scientific research by University of Technology Malaysia shown that pure Swiftlet Nest contains 17 type of soluble amino acids which cannot produced by our body, but needed very much by our body. Swiftlet Nest contained rich anti-oxidants,and rich in minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper,etc...

What can Nest benefit our health?

First, from the proximate analysis reports shown that Swiftlet Nest soup contains ash, fibre, carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals and moisture. Those elements are soluble. Besides, it is rich in antioxidants which use to combat free radicals in our body. Due to its alkalinity, and the epidermal growth factors, it promotes cells growth and research is going on to discover and identified markers for anti-cancer elements. Till today, Chinese still believed Swiftlet Nest soup is good for treating tuberculosis, dry coughs, asthma and many general weakness due to bronchial aliments. Traditionally Swiftlet Nest soup is used to nourish the kidney, lung, heart and stomach. The tonic power of Swiftlet Nest soup is believed to improve skin complexion and slow down the aging process.

How to prepare Swiftlet Nest Soup?

Swiftlet Nest soup is the only soluble protein in the world. To cook Swiftlet Nest soup, we should not boil as high temperature will destroyed nutrients in the nest. To prepare, one should use double boil method. If possible add a small slice of ginger to the solution as it will enhance the antioxidant level. No sugar is recommended as originality of smell of albumin is preserved. If Swiftlet Nest soup is contaminated with chemical, it will create pungent smell. Double boil the nest at least two hours.

How to choose a pureness Swiftlet Nest?

First, never choose Swiftlet Nest with adulterated colours; Red nest, yellow nest, or blackish nest. Recently laboratory analysis of nest by Shanghai Food Authority found that the above adulterated nest contain over dose of sodium nitrite. This chemical is a strong oxidising agents and will prevent blood from carrying oxygen to all over the body. It will caused cancer. Secondly, use nose to smell the albumin odour, as most Swiftlet Nest will not have albumin odor after using bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide. Thirdly, to assure of bacteria contamination, the moisture content of the Swiftlet Nest should be below 15% w/w. It cracked immediately if you apply a little force.