Introduction

hockhua tonic bird's nest nourishing luxury tonic

Nourishing Luxury Tonic

Bird’s Nest literally refers to nests built by swallows. However, not all swallows nests are considered edible bird’s nest, but only nests that are built by the golden swiftlet’s. They are commonly found in caves and man made houses. 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.

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.

types of dried bird's nest

Differences Between Two Main Types of
Dried Bird’s Nest

There are two main types of dried bird’s nest: white and black. White nests are highly sought after for their delicate texture and subtle flavour, while black nests are favoured for their stronger taste and additional nutritional benefits. Knowing these differences can help you select the right type for your needs.

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GRADING OF DRIED BIRD’S NEST

Size & Shape

Hockhua bird’s nests are graded by width into four categories: A, B, BS, and C.

hockhua bird's nest grade a
hockhua bird's nest grade b
hockhua bird's nest grade bs
hockhua bird's nest grade c

This grading system ensures you choose a bird’s nest that meets your aesthetic and culinary preferences.

Appearance
Classification

The appearance of Imperial Bird’s Nest is categorised into four grades based on integrity:

hockhua bird's nest neat crescent-shaped, no obvious gaps
hockhua bird's nest pleasant appearance, with some gaps
hockhua bird's torn pieces, bulkier ends, less visually appealing
hockhua bird's nest processed for improved appearance through artificail methods

A well-presented bird’s nest enhances the dining
experience.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of Imperial Bird’s Nest is classified into three grades:

hockhua bird's nest special grade
hockhua bird's nest premium
hockhua bird's nest normal grade

Choosing a higher grade ensures better taste and quality.

Texture and
Taste Profile

Due to variations in origin and swiftlet species, the texture of bird’s nests varies:

Thick

Thick texture, with a little bit chewy

Fine

Smooth in texture

hockhua bird's nest strips and flakes

These textures contribute to the overall experience of consuming bird’s nest.

Size & Shape

Hockhua bird’s nests are graded by width into four categories: A, B, BS, and C.

hockhua bird's nest grade a big crescent-shaped
hockhua bird's nest grade b medium crescent-shaped
hockhua bird's nest grade bs small crescent-shaped
hockhua bird's nest grade c triangle-shaped

This grading system ensures you choose a bird’s nest that meets your aesthetic and culinary preferences.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of Imperial Bird’s Nest is classified into three grades:

bird's nest special grade
bird's nest premium grade
bird's nest normal grade

Choosing a higher grade ensures better taste and quality.

Appearance
Classification

The appearance of Imperial Bird’s Nest is categorised into four grades based on integrity:

bird's nest appearance neat crescent-shaped, no obvious gaps
bird's nest pleasant appearance, with some gaps
bird's nest torn pieces, bulkier ends, less visually appealing
bird's nest processed for improved appearance through artificial methods

A well-presented bird’s nest enhances the dining
experience.

Texture and
Taste Profile

Due to variations in origin and swiftlet species, the texture of bird’s nests varies:

Thick

Thick texture, with a little bit chewy

Fine

Smooth in texture

bird's nest texture and taste profile strips and flakes

These textures contribute to the overall experience of consuming bird’s nest.

How to Prepare Bird’s Nest:
Stewing Time Guide

To prepare bird’s nest, soak it in water for a duration based on the type of bird’s nest, and then stew it for the corresponding time. This method helps achieve the desired texture and flavour, making it a delightful soup or dessert.

Bird’s Nest (Fine)

soak for
45 minutes

stew for
30-45 minutes

Bird’s Nest (Thick)

soak for
60 minutes

stew for
60-90 minutes

Cave Bird’s Nest

soak for
6-8 hours

stew for 4 hours
and above

Bird’s Nest
(Fine)

soak for
45 minutes

stew for
30-45 minutes

Bird’s Nest
(Thick)

soak for
60 minutes

stew for
60-90 minutes

Cave
Bird’s Nest

soak for
6-8 hours

stew for 4 hours
and above

hockhua tonic bird's nest awards and certifications

Bottled Bird’s Nest:
Awards and Certifications

Hockhua Tonic opened its first food manufacturing place in Singapore in 2006 and has been accredited ISO22000 Food Safety Management System. Since 2008, the factory has received the yearly Food Safety Excellence award by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) which is now known as Singapore Food Agency (SFA) In 2013, we received the prestige Bronze Award.

Manufacturing Process of Bottled Bird’s Nest

Every bird's nest is hand-picked to check for impurities and cleansing

1. Every bird’s nest is hand-picked to check for impurities and cleansing.

bottles are streilized to ensure hygience

2. Bottles are sterilized to ensure hygience.

bird's nest is poured manually into the bottle

3. Bird’s nest is poured manually into the bottle.

rock sugar syrup is added

4. Rock sugar syrup is added.

bottles are sealed tightly in vaccum

5. Bottles are sealed tightly in vacuum.

the end-product is sterilized for the second time

6. The end-product is sterilized for the second time.

hockhua labed pasted and goods are delivere to retail outlets

7. Hockhua label pasted and goods are delivered to retail outlets.

hockhua bird's nest product series

8. Hockhua Bird’s Nest Product Series.

Quality of Raw Materials
Used in Bottled Bird’s Nest

Hockhua is committed to using only the highest quality raw materials in its bottled bird’s nest products. Each batch undergoes stringent quality checks to ensure consistency, flavour, and nutritional value.

Series and Grading of Bottled Bird’s Nest

Hockhua’s bottled bird’s nest products are categorised into different series based on quality and preparation methods. This variety allows customers to choose products that best suit their taste and health needs.

Cave Bird's Nest

Imperial Bird's Nest

Bird's Nest Recipe

Bird's Nest Soup with Ginseng

Boiled Egg with Bird's Nest and Chuanbei

Longevity Bird's Nest Soup