Brilio.net - Swallow's nest is known as one of the high-value commodities. Made from swallow's saliva, this nest is rich in nutrients and is believed to have extraordinary properties for the body. From boosting the immune system to improving skin health, swallow's nest is sought after by many people looking for natural medicine.
The health benefits of bird's nest are not just a myth. Reported from jurnal.fk.uisi.ac.id, this nest contains high-quality protein, essential amino acids, and other bioactive compounds that are beneficial to the body. In addition, the glycoprotein content in bird's nest is known to accelerate the process of cell regeneration and increase skin elasticity. This is why bird's nest is often used in beauty care products and also as a health supplement.
Due to its abundant health benefits, the price of swallow's nest in the market is very high. It can be hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of rupiah, depending on the type and size.
The collection process is complicated and time-consuming, coupled with increasing demand, making bird's nest a luxury item. From high-end restaurants to international markets, bird's nest continues to be in demand despite its exorbitant price. The value of bird's nest reflects not only its health benefits, but also its complicated production process.
This was proven by an upload on the Instagram account @makassar_iinfo. In one of the videos uploaded, he showed the process of producing swallow's nests. More precisely, the process of sorting or cleaning swallow's nests.
photo: Instagram/@makassar_iinfo
As reported by BrilioFood from the Instagram account @makassar_iinfo on Thursday (7/11), the harvested swallow's nests are usually cleaned first. Not without reason, swallow's nests usually contain dirt, such as feathers from birds and other debris. Well, this dirt tends to stick together on the nest.
photo: Instagram/@makassar_iinfo
To remove the dirt, the swallow's nest will be soaked in water until it is slightly soft. Only then will the dirt that sticks be sorted manually using tweezers. This process requires precision and care so that no dirt is left. On the other hand, precision is also needed so that not many swallow's nests are wasted.
photo: Instagram/@makassar_iinfo
In the video, someone's fingers are seen trying to sort dirt from a swift's nest using tweezers. While being sorted, the clean swift's nest will be separated immediately, so that its appearance becomes clearer. Meanwhile, the dirt will be soaked in water so that it dissolves immediately and does not contaminate the clean swift's nest.
Seeing the process, many netizens were amazed. Among the more than 772 thousand viewers, there were many other Instagram users who later admitted that they had just found out about the production process of this swallow's nest. No wonder the price was sold very expensively.
"Not to mention the building and equipment," said Instagram @fadlit2_.
"Yes, there are so many fine feathers. Have you ever cleaned it? Even though it's only one nest, it takes hours if you're not an expert," explained Instagram @aal96__.
"Of course it's expensive, I once helped my uncle harvest and my wages were also quite good, especially the clean nest," said Instagram @chaaa.adr.
"Perseverance, patience, high level of meticulousness," wrote the Instagram account @marm28067.
"No wonder... A bowl the size of a meatball portion costs around 2 million," commented the Instagram account @nabhan_4hmad.