Nourishing Luxury Tonic
Bird’s Nest literally refers to nests built by swallows. However, not all swallows’ nests are considered bird’s nest- only nests that are built by the golden swiflets. They are commonly found in caves and man-made houses. Only these species of bird’s nest are suitable for human consumption. Bird’s nest has been considered a superior form of tonic for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese Medicine considers bird’s nest to be beneficial to the various body organs and complexion. It is a neutral form of tonic and hence suitable for people of all ages.
About Hockhua Bird’s Nest
Hockhua imports over 20 grades of superior bird’s nest from Indonesia and Malaysia. It also owns manmade swiflet houses in West Malaysia. Under advance scientific management, these bird’s nests are reared in man-made swallow houses which produce hygienic and highly-nutritious bird’s nests. Hockhua grades the bird’s nests according to their respective qualities and provides a wide range of prices to consumers.
Why are Bird’s Nests classified as ‘White Nest’ & ‘Black Nest’?
There are two species of golden swiftlets- black-nest and white nest.
Black-nest swiftlets live in natural caves, hence the nests contain more impurities which must be removed by manual process. These bird’s nests are called Cave Bird’s Nest.
White-nest swiftlets live in man-made houses which enable the bird’s nest to remain intact in shape. These are called Imperial Bird’s Nest, which can be further classified as Longya Imperial Bird’s Nest and Golden Bird’s Nest.
When purchasing Imperial Bird’s Nest, do take note of its strips, tips and nest filament. When purchasing Cave Bird’s Nest, do take note of its strips and flakes. (Refer to diagram below)
Why do Bird’s Nests of similar appearances come in different prices?
The quality of bird’s nest affects its price. Higher grades of Imperial Bird’s Nests tend to be more costly due to its less impurities and thinner nest lattice which offers a smoother taste. Higher grades of Cave Bird’s Nests which contain a greater amount of intact strips and lesser flakes tend to taste better.
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Hockhua Tonic The Guarantee of Quality
Hockhua Tonic opened its first food manufacturing place in Singapore in 2006 and has been accorded the Singapore Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification for food safety. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, Hockhua’s Golden Cow Bird’s Nest has also been awarded the Food Safety Excellence award by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA).
In 2013, we received the prestige Bronze award for the achevering 5 consecutive year of good grading.
Production of Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar
1. Every bird’s nest is hand-picked to check for impurities and cleansing.
2. Bottles are sterilized to ensure hygience.
5. Bottles are sealed tightly in vacuum.
6. The end-product is sterilized for the second time.
3. Bird’s nest is poured manually into the bottle.
4. Rock sugar syrup is added.
7. Hockhua label pasted and goods are delivered to retail outlets.
8. Hockhua Bird’s Nest Product Series.
Hockhua Cave Bird’s Nest Product Series
Golden Cow Brand
Bird’s Nest w/ Rock Sugar
Contains 100% Bird’s nest fragments.
Affordable price and rich in nutrients.
Golden Cow Brand
Special Grade Bird’s Nest w/ Rock Sugar
Contains 50% bird’s nest strip and fragments.
Affordable price and rich in nutrients.
Hockhua Imperial Bird’s Nest Product Series
Golden Cow Brand
Super Grade Imperial Golden Bird’s Nest
with Rock Sugar
Contains 50% bird’s nest strips and 50% bird’s nest fragments.
Hockhua Specialties
Super Grade Golden Thread Swallow Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar
Contains 100% bird’s nest strips. Smooth taste. Does not contain stabilizers.
Golden Cow Brand
Super Grade Concentrated Imperial Bird’s Nest
Contains six 75g bottles of concentrated bird’s nest. Fresh, Hygienic and Healthy. Each bottle Consume within 3 to 5 days to ensure freshness.
Recipes
Bird’s Nest Soup with Ginseng
Methods
- Soak ginseng slices in warm water and drained them.
- Soak bird’s nest for 1 hour. Add American ginseng and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add rock sugar and stir evenly. Simmer until rock sugar dissolves completely.
Strengthen body immunity. Suitable for middle-aged adults.
Ingredients (serve 4)
Hockhua Bird’s Nest
4pcs
American Ginseng
3g
Rock Sugar
100g
Longevity Bird’s Nest Soup
Methods
- Soak bird’s nest in clean water for 1 hour and leave it aside.
- Slice lingzhi and American Ginseng. Remove the seeds of the red dates.
- Soak white fungus in warm water for 30 minutes.
- Add bird’s nest, lingzhi, American ginseng, white fungus, red dates and rock sugar into slow cooker. Add water and simmer it for around 1 hour before serving.
Strengthen body immunity and stamina. Suitable for insomnia and forgetfulness.
Ingredients (serve 4)
Hockhua Bird’s Nest
2-3pcs
Lingzhi
10g
American Ginseng
10g
White Fungus
15g
Rock Sugar
140g
Red Dates
6g
Boiled Egg with Bird’s Nest and Chuanbei
Methods
- Soak bird’s nest in clean water for 1 hour and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Cook rock sugar water used for soaking bird’s nest into sugar syrup. Add Chuanbei powder and milk (or coconut milk) and stir evenly.
- Crack eggs in evenly and remove excess bubbles.
- Pour bird’s nest into a small pot and add egg mixture, milk (or coconut milk) and rock sugar syrup in slowly. Heat the mixture a little and stir evenly.
- Divide mixture into four small bowls and boil for 6 to 7 minutes. Serve cold or hot.
Nourishes the lungs and spleen. Suitable for cough and phlegm.
Ingredients (serve 4)
Hockhua Bird’s Nest
1-3pcs
Chuan Bei (grind into powder)
3g
Eggs
4
Rock Sugar
40g
Half a glass of Milk or Coconut Milk
Bird’s Nest with Ginkgo
Methods
- Wash red dates and remove the seeds.
- Shell ginkgo, then soak them in boiling water for 15 minutes before removing the skin and embryo.
- Soak the bird’s nest in water for an hour. Add red dates and ginkgo and stew over on low heat with 800ml water for 45 minutes.
- Put bird’s nest, red dates and ginkgo in a double boiler or slowcooker. Mix rock sugar in evenly. Stew over on low heat till the rock sugar has dissolved.
Beneficial to the lungs and kidneys. Nourishes the brain. Suitable for elderly suffering from cough.
Ingredients (serve 4)
Bird’s Nest
4pcs
Rock Sugar
100g
Ginkgo
8
Red Dates
4
