Triangle, Broken, and 5A/6A Bowl Birds Nest Soup Differences

Birds Nest Soups consist of many types, which are differed by either their appearance, country of origin, size or shape, by terrain, or by pre-processing quality. However, we can also see whether the Birds Nest Soup is real or fake by comparing these characteristics, for instance, fake Birds Nest Soup has reflective and low translucent colors, bleach and acidic smell, glossy surface with no crack, hard and plastic substance, and becomes sticky when soaked. Therefore, it is important to know about how these characteristics work.

As Birds Nest Soup natural formation is different one to each other, the size of the Birds Nest Soup also varies from small to large, which larger Birds Nest Soup is more expensive because it is rare in nature. However, this does not affect the nutritional benefits. In terms of size or shape, Birds Nest Soup can be seen in a triangle, broken, or bowl shape, depending on how the Birds Nest Soup condition during harvest and cleaning time.

Triangle, Broken, and 5A/6A Bowl Birds Nest Soup Differences

Triangle Birds Nest Soup

Triangle Birds Nest Soup is usually harvested at the corners or edges nests. It just differs in the shape, but contains the same nutrients with other grades of the Birds Nest Soup. However, triangle Birds Nest Soup usually has the most concentrated area of swiftlet saliva, therefore needs longer time to soak.

Broken Birds Nest Soup

During the cleaning process, packaging, or transportation, sometimes Birds Nest Soups get broken and become uncomplete cup shapes. This broken Birds Nest Soup is then put together and sold separately, but does not compromise the nutritional benefits.

5A/6A Bowl Birds Nest Soup

The whole Birds Nest Soup will feature a complete cup or bowl shape Birds Nest Soup, large and full with a high density of fine fibers. This bowl Birds Nest Soup can be further marked by grade 1A, 2A, 3A, and so on, according to its size, amount of nutritional value, and completeness of the bowl shape. The higher the grade (for example, 5A), the better the Birds Nest Soup quality, and the higher the price will be

Birds Nest Soup History

Primarily known as Swallow Nest, Birds Nest Soup has been consumed by the Chinese people since more than 1500 years ago, firstly discovered during the Tang Dinasty (A.D. 618-907) in China. In the earliest records, it was said that the swallow nests were actually traded for porcelain during that time, and Admiral Cheng Ho returned from South East Asia, bringing back the swallow nest to the Chinese Emperor.

Royal Food for Chinese Emperor

Since then, swallow nest started to gain popularity inside the Chinese royal families, but was only consumed by the Emperor family and officials working in the court due to its limited supply. The ladies also regularly had swallow nest soup to maintain their beauty, and enhance their health.
Because of the scarcity and medicinal benefits, swallow nests were often given as highly prized presents or to represent wealth and power. At the end of Tang Dinasty’s reign, the swallow nest was finally introduced to the public and then has been widely known as the Birds Nest Soup.

Modern Birds Nest Soup House

After being open to public, Birds Nest Soup has been gaining a great popularity. The increasing demand and unpredictable harvest amount from the caves in the village encouraged the invention of new farming techniques. The modern Birds Nest Soup house is built to protect the Birds Nest Soup and nesting farms from natural predators, to increase the population of the Birds Nest Soup, and to improve quality consistency.

Medicinal Benefits

The medicinal values have been recorded on several historical records on the Traditional Chinese Medicine. According to medical masterwork, Pen Tsoa Feng Yuan, during the Ming Dinasty (1405-1433 AD) and early Ching Dinasty (1644-1911 AD), there was indication that Birds Nest Soup can strengthen the lungs and served as an anti-aging medicine. In the book of Ben Jing Feng Yuan by Zhang Lu Cheng in 1659, Birds Nest Soup can nourish the kidney and lungs, good for general health and stomach. In addition, on Medical Dictionary of China by Xie Guan published in 1921, Birds Nest Soup can nourish the lungs, balance and invigorate the Qi, enhance appetite, stop the coughing, act as an aphrodisiac and galvanize bone marrow.
Today, Birds Nest Soup still serves as a highly sought food for its numerous health benefits, and can be widely consumed by elderly, women, men, children, babies, and even pregnant women. Grab a natural and high-quality Birds Nest Soup in our store