How to make bird's nest? Hot topics and practical guides across the Internet in 10 days
Recently, bird's nest has once again become a hot topic on social platforms as a good nutritional product. Based on the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled a complete guide to purchasing, processing and cooking bird's nests, and attached hot-spot statistics.
1. Recent hot topics related to bird’s nest
| Ranking | Topic keywords | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identification of authenticity of bird's nest | 92,000 | Xiaohongshu/Douyin |
| 2 | Bird's nest recipe during pregnancy | 78,000 | Mom Network/Zhihu |
| 3 | Ready to eat bird's nest review | 65,000 | Station B/Weibo |
| 4 | Bird's nest DIY method | 53,000 | Go to the kitchen/Kuaishou |
2. Four-step method for processing bird’s nests
1.Foaming stage: Dried bird's nests need to be soaked in pure water for 4-6 hours, during which the water needs to be changed 2-3 times, and the amount of water must completely cover the bird's nests.
2.Picking and cleaning: Use tweezers to remove impurities and fluff. It is recommended to use a container with a white background for easier observation.
3.Drain: Put the processed bird's nest into the mesh and drain naturally for about 30 minutes.
4.Save in separate packages: Can be packaged and frozen according to the amount of each serving, and can be stored for no more than 1 month.
3. Ranking of popular bird’s nest recipes
| practice | Material ratio | cooking time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird's Nest Stewed with Rock Sugar | 3g bird's nest + 5g rock sugar | 30 minutes | Moisten the lungs and relieve cough |
| Papaya milk bird's nest | 3g bird's nest + half papaya + 200ml milk | 20 minutes | Beauty and beauty |
| Bird's nest with red dates and wolfberry | 3g bird's nest + 5 red dates + 10 wolfberries | 40 minutes | Replenish qi and blood |
| Peach Gum Bird's Nest Soup | 3g bird's nest + 10g peach gum + 5g saponin rice | 1 hour | collagen |
4. The 5 issues that netizens are most concerned about
1.Q: Do I need to eat bird’s nest every day?
A: It is recommended to take 3-5 grams of dried bird’s nest 2-3 times a week.
2.Q: Why does water dissolve during stewing?
A: It may take more than 40 minutes to stew or the heat is too high. It is recommended to simmer for 30 minutes.
3.Q: How to identify glue-brushed bird’s nests?
A: The water after soaking real bird's nests will be clear and smell of egg white; the water of glued bird's nests will become turbid.
4.Q: When is the best time to eat?
A: It is best absorbed in the morning on an empty stomach or 2 hours before going to bed.
5.Q: Who is not suitable to eat it?
A: People with protein allergies and those with colds and fever should avoid it.
5. New trends in bird’s nest consumption in 2023
| consumer group | Proportion | Preference type | average annual consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| pregnant women | 38% | Fresh stewed bird's nest | 8,000-12,000 yuan |
| urban white-collar workers | 45% | Ready to eat bird's nest | 3000-5000 yuan |
| Middle-aged and elderly people | 12% | Traditional dry bird's nest | 2000-3000 yuan |
| student group | 5% | bird's nest drink | Below 1,000 yuan |
Tips:When purchasing bird’s nests, it is recommended to choose formal channels and check the customs inspection certificate. High-quality bird's nests should have clear fiber texture and an expansion rate of 6-8 times after soaking. Consumption should be suspended during special periods (such as when taking medicine for a cold) to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medicine.
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