Triangle, Broken, and 5A/6A Bowl Red Birds Nest Differences

Red Birds Nests consist of many types, which are differed by either their appearance, country of origin, size or shape, by terrain, or by pre-processing quality. However, we can also see whether the Red Birds Nest is real or fake by comparing these characteristics, for instance, fake Red Birds Nest has reflective and low translucent colors, bleach and acidic smell, glossy surface with no crack, hard and plastic substance, and becomes sticky when soaked. Therefore, it is important to know about how these characteristics work.

As Red Birds Nest natural formation is different one to each other, the size of the Red Birds Nest also varies from small to large, which larger Red Birds Nest is more expensive because it is rare in nature. However, this does not affect the nutritional benefits. In terms of size or shape, Red Birds Nest can be seen in a triangle, broken, or bowl shape, depending on how the Red Birds Nest condition during harvest and cleaning time.

Triangle, Broken, and 5A/6A Bowl Red Birds Nest Differences

Triangle Red Birds Nest

Triangle Red Birds Nest is usually harvested at the corners or edges nests. It just differs in the shape, but contains the same nutrients with other grades of the Red Birds Nest. However, triangle Red Birds Nest usually has the most concentrated area of swiftlet saliva, therefore needs longer time to soak.

Broken Red Birds Nest

During the cleaning process, packaging, or transportation, sometimes Red Birds Nests get broken and become uncomplete cup shapes. This broken Red Birds Nest is then put together and sold separately, but does not compromise the nutritional benefits.

5A/6A Bowl Red Birds Nest

The whole Red Birds Nest will feature a complete cup or bowl shape Red Birds Nest, large and full with a high density of fine fibers. This bowl Red Birds Nest can be further marked by grade 1A, 2A, 3A, and so on, according to its size, amount of nutritional value, and completeness of the bowl shape. The higher the grade (for example, 5A), the better the Red Birds Nest quality, and the higher the price will be