What is snow nest? Uses, prices, where to buy, how to use

Tuyet Yen when looking like Trom latex, is used a lot in hot tea dishes and refreshments. So what is snow nest? What are the uses and costs? Let’s explore with Tnhelearning.edu.vn!

What is snow nest?

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Snow swiftlet is also known as the plant’s nest, which is the resin secreted from the core of the tree . This plant has the scientific name Gum Tragacanth, belonging to the genus Sterculia.

Snow swiftlet is taken from the sap of the snow swiftlet tree

Snow swiftlet is a woody perennial, growing to 10m with a diameter of over 20cm (for perennials). Stems have thick bark, long leaves.

Snow swiftlets are native to the highlands and deserts of the eastern Mediterranean and southwestern Asia, however, the Indian snow swallows are said to be the best.

Characteristics and how to get the resin of the snow nest

To get the snow nest, people will make a deep incision into the trunk, so that the sap from the core of the tree will flow out and solidify.

People cut into the trunk of the tree to get the sap

The sap of the snow nest tree is now milky white and may contain some impurities such as bark and leaves. Sometimes the sap of the snow swiftlet tree is pale yellow. Saddle resin can be used immediately after collection or or drying.

Snow nest has a very light fragrance , when soaked in water, it has the form of fibers such as latex Trom, bird’s nest. In particular, when freshly secreted, the resin has a sour taste. But after soaking with water, the sour taste disappears and you can barely feel it when eating.

Uses of snow nest

Snow nest has long been known for many beauty uses, nourishing the body. According to the scientific journal ScienceDirect , the sap contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the health of the user:

• Skin care, beauty: in the bird nest contains D-galacturonic Acid: also known as hyaluronic acid, which helps to replenish moisture and improve dry skin.
• Good for the brain: D-galactose found in bird’s nest is beneficial for brain development
• Strengthening the immune system: in the composition of bird’s nest contains L-fucose to help improve the immune system, support the treatment of respiratory infections, increase protein and collagen.
• Digestive support: In addition, D-xylose present in bird’s nest can also increase the body’s absorption rate. Prevents constipation, aids digestion when simultaneously absorbing calcium.
• Clearing heat: using snow nest in teas and beverages has the effect of clearing heat and cooling the liver

Snow nest has many health benefits

Where to buy bird’s nest, how much?

You can go to markets, large supermarkets or specialized stores selling herbs to buy snow nests. Besides, you can buy this type of food on e-commerce sites.

The price of bird’s nest ranges from 120,000 VND – 150,000 VND/500gr

You can buy bird’s nest at markets, supermarkets, and herbal stores

How to use snow nest

Using bird’s nest is very simple, you just need to soak 5-10 grams of bird’s nest in filtered water (serving – 7 people)

Soak the bird’s nest for at least 12 hours before using. After that, you remove the impurities in the bird’s nest, then filter it into a basket to drain, now you can process the bird’s nest into dishes such as snow nest tea, drinking water, …

Although very good for health, but you should only use about 3 – 5 grams of bird’s nest each time you eat and 2-3 times a week , avoid using it too often. Because snow nest has welding properties, it should be used with care, especially for pregnant women under 5 months.

Soak the bird’s nest snow before processing

With the above article, Tnhelearning.edu.vn hopes that you have gained a lot of useful information about snow oats as well as how to use and where to sell this food.

Source: YouMed Health News

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