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The existence of House Bird’s Nest is primarily due to efforts protect to the swiftlet birds and their nests from over harvesting. The suppliers decided to try house farming by inducing the swiftlets into the house to build their nest, it was a success. Thus, the name “ House Bird’s Nest” is introduced. Housed swiftlets consume mostly farm insects that they can find in the fields. Both Cave and House bird’s nest have strong protein aroma after cooking. Some say House Bird’s Nest isn’t as tangy, tasty or smooth in texture when compared to the cave’s nests.
Unethical businessmen sell fake bird's nest by using seaweed, pig skin or white fungus into a bird's nest. The fake bird's nest usually dissolved in water after soaking, or shows an oily film on the water's surface. So, make sure you purchase your bird's nest from a trusted retailer.