How long can bird's nest be kept

There are certain requirements for the preservation method of bird's nests. Many friends will buy a few months' supply of bird's nests, or directly buy a pound. After all, bird's nests are high-end supplements, and they must be well preserved when stored, otherwise they will become moldy or deteriorate. How long the bird's nest can be stored depends on the dryness and humidity of the bird's nest. It is very important to master the methods and techniques when preserving the nests.

How long can bird's nest be preserved?

How to store bird's nest: dryness and humidity

Dry bird's nests are relatively brittle and are very easy to break during transportation. Therefore, in most cases, merchants will spray water on the bird's nests to soften them. This makes the bird's nests more flexible and less likely to break. The bird's nests you buy on the street may not be dry enough. The preservation method of bird's nest is very particular about the dryness and humidity of the bird's nest. If the bird's nest you buy is not dry enough, it will easily become moldy and deteriorate. So the safest way is to let it air dry.

The method of air-drying bird's nest is very simple: just open the bird's nest and place it in an air-conditioned room at 17-18 degrees overnight to allow it to dry naturally. Or you can also blow dry it yourself with a hair dryer (use cold air).

How to preserve bird's nest: light

Light is also a very important aspect in the preservation of bird's nests, and many friends may ignore this issue. The bird's nest should be kept away from direct sunlight, otherwise it will go bad. Many people do not pay attention to the storage method of bird's nests. They accidentally let the bird's nests get damp, and then put them in the sun to dry, resulting in the bird's nests becoming completely spoiled. Remember, remember.

How to store bird's nest: Temperature

As mentioned in the section on dryness and humidity, when air-drying bird's nests, you need to use cold air, which shows that temperature is also very important for the preservation of bird's nests. In general bird's nest shops, the owners will store the bird's nests in the refrigerator, which shows that low temperature is good for the preservation of bird's nests. It is also recommended that you store the bird's nest in the refrigerator at a temperature of about 5 degrees Celsius, so that the bird's nest can be preserved for a longer time! If you don’t have a refrigerator at home, you can place it in the corner of the cabinet, try to stay away from high temperature places, such as the kitchen.

Preservation method of bird's nest: equipment

What equipment is better for preserving bird's nest? Of course, it is best to use one that can be sealed. Here we recommend using Lock&Lock. If you don’t have Lock&Lock, you can use an ordinary sealed box. If you are not sure, just wrap it in a layer of plastic bag outside. Haha. This is mainly to prevent the bird's nest from getting damp.

Okay, that’s all I have to say about how to preserve bird’s nest. In fact, these preservation methods are very simple, you just need to pay attention to the details.

There are too many things to say, but space is limited, and there is more bird's nest knowledge that cannot be listed one by one, such as how to recognize at a glance the various classifications of bird's nests on the market, the distinction between sparse nests and dense nests, and the tricks of the very cheap light-haired bird's nests that are sold on the Internet all year round.

I am Yiyantun, my name is cousin, a post-90s who loves to share knowledge about bird’s nests. I look forward to having more exchanges with my die-hard nest friends!

Focusing on the research of bird's nest, he travels back and forth to Indonesia all year round, and has created more than 500 articles on bird's nest with his team. It involves: identification of bird's nest, common knowledge about bird's nest, efficacy of bird's nest, quality appraisal, health and beauty, and nourishment during pregnancy.