Bird's Nest is a delicacy in Chinese cuisine. A few species of swift, the cave swifts,

are renowned for building the saliva nests used to produce the unique texture of

this soup.

The edible bird's nests are among the most expensive animal products consumed by

humans. The nests have been traditionally used in Chinese cooking for over 400 years,

most often as bird's nest.

Bird’s nest has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries. Bird’s

nest is classified as a cold healthy food.