Unlike in Asia where you can find bird’s nest at everyone corner, there are only a handful of brick and mortar stores in the US that sell birds nest. You can usually find bird’s nest at Chinese Herbs stores or small retailers in Asian communities in major cities. Once you have figured out the where, the next challenge is how. How to determine whether the nests for sale are genuine from a trusted supplier, whether they are free of chemicals and impurities, etc.

According to scientific reports, edible bird's nest is a rare delicacy with high nutritional value and very good for human health. Bird's nest has many essential micro-nutrients that the human body cannot synthesized. Therefore, in modern life, bird's nest soup has become a kind of food supplement that people prefer and is increasingly widely used. Here are 10 important things you should not ignore when using bird's nest soup:

Made from the saliva of swiftlets, the nests are expensive due to the difficulty in harvesting and the many benefits it brings. A bowl of bird’s nest soup is a prized delicacy. Lots of Asian celebrities consume this daily to look beautiful! Bird’s nest is believed to boost the immune system and raise the libido. Women believe that eating it daily enhances their complexion, making it a perfect gift for mums. Bird’s nest contains high levels of protein, calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. In fact, bird’s nest itself is almost tasteless; it requires additional effort to render it tasty.

Edible bird's nest is a rare delicacy. It is one of eight nutritional treasures and is highly coveted in the Asian culture. Often referred to as the “caviar of the East”, bird's nest is among the most expensive delicacies consumed by humans. Modern science has decoded the components in swallow bird's nests. Thanks to that, we now understand the bird's nest benefits scientifically.