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🕒 How Long Should You Double-Boil Bird’s Nest?
To Preserve Up to 99% of Its Precious Nutrients
Bird’s nest is one of nature’s richest superfoods – but if you boil it for too long or at the wrong temperature, you could easily lose essential amino acids, vitamins, and natural collagen found in every strand.
So, what’s the optimal steaming time to preserve all its goodness? Xiandun has the answer!
🔥 OVERCOOKING = LOST NUTRIENTS & TEXTURE
- Boiling for over 40 minutes will cause the nest to break down and turn mushy
- Vital nutrients like natural collagen, sialic acid, lysine, threonine... may be destroyed by prolonged heat
- You’ll also lose the light, fragrant aroma, resulting in an unpleasant smell or bitter taste
✅ THE SWEET SPOT: 20 – 25 MINUTES
🎯 This is the “golden window” recommended by nutritionists, ensuring:
✔️ Preservation of over 99% of nutrients
✔️ Smooth yet slightly chewy texture
✔️ Retains original color and natural aroma
✔️ Safe and effective for the elderly, kids, and patients
💡 TIPS TO STEAM BIRD’S NEST LIKE XIANDUN:
✨ Use a dedicated double-boiling pot (bain-marie method)
✨ Keep the lid closed and use low to medium heat – avoid boiling aggressively
✨ Avoid opening the lid too often during cooking
✨ Add 1–2 slices of fresh ginger to gently remove the natural scent (optional)
💎 OR… SKIP THE HASSLE ENTIRELY – WITH XIANDUN READY-TO-EAT BIRD’S NEST 💎
No time to steam? Worried about overcooking it?
👉 Xiandun Birdnest is slow-cooked at the ideal 25-minute mark using low-temperature technology – perfectly timed to retain nutrients, texture, and purity. Just open and enjoy.
💬 Xiandun can create a personalized plan based on individual health needs!
