How to soak bird's nest
As a precious tonic, the foaming process of bird's nest directly affects the taste and nutrient release. The following are the bird's nest soaking methods and precautions that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. They are clearly presented to you based on structured data.
1. Basic steps for soaking bird’s nest
| steps | Operation details | time requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Choose water | Use purified water/cooled water (tap water is strictly prohibited) | - |
| 2. Soak | Water enough to completely submerge the bird's nest, keep it at room temperature and away from light | 3-6 hours |
| 3. Tear strips | Tear into thin strips along the grain to remove impurities | 5 minutes |
| 4. Cleaning | Rinse with running water 3-4 times | 2 minutes |
2. Comparison of foaming parameters of different types of bird’s nests
| Bird's nest type | water temperature | Soaking time | Expansion rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry pick Yanzhan | Normal temperature (25℃) | 4-5 hours | 6-8 times |
| Wet picked swallow strips | Normal temperature (25℃) | 3-4 hours | 5-6 times |
| cave swallow | 40℃ warm water | 8-12 hours | 3-4 times |
3. 5 hair soaking techniques that are hotly discussed on the Internet
1.seasonal adjustment method: In winter, it is recommended to soak hair in 30℃ warm water and shorten the time to 2-3 hours.
2.Distilled water enhancement method: Xiaohongshu Master's actual measurement shows that the expansion rate of bird's nests soaked in distilled water increases by 15%.
3.Ice removal method: Refrigerate the soaked bird's nest for 30 minutes to effectively remove the fishy smell of egg white.
4.Staged water change method: Change hair water every 2 hours to improve cleanliness
5.Special treatment of Yanjiao
4. Frequently Asked Questions (Top 3 searches in the past 10 days)
| question | Professional answers |
|---|---|
| What should I do if there is little fuzz after soaking my hair? | Use tweezers dipped in water or rinse with a filter |
| What happens if you soak your hair for too long? | Nutrients are lost and the taste becomes rotten. It is recommended not to exceed 8 hours. |
| Should I keep the hair soaking water? | The initial soaking water contains impurities and should be discarded. The final soaking water can be retained for stewing. |
5. Four taboos of soaking bird’s nest for hair
1.Avoid using hot water: Will cause protein to coagulate immediately and affect expansion
2.Avoid using metal utensils: Easy to produce chemical reactions, glass/ceramic containers are recommended
3.Avoid contact with oil and dirt: Will make it difficult to soak bird’s nests
4.Avoid direct sunlight: Hair should be soaked in a cool place
Through scientific soaking, it can not only retain the sialic acid content of the bird's nest to the maximum extent (high-quality bird's nest can reach more than 10%), but also make the stewed bird's nest appear in a perfect crystal clear and silky state. It is recommended that the amount of dry bird's nest soaked each time is 3-5 grams. After soaking, it should be refrigerated for no more than 48 hours.
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