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Originally Posted by enyafriend (Post 144838)

Bird nest, despite it's name, is no nest. The name comes from the overall appearence, the finish product, that resembles a nest. Hence, they are called bird nest.
It is so expensive that men buys to impress upon thier wives and in-laws. In order to maintain the vigour on the complexion of their skin, many well-to-do Asians take them either once or twice a week, boiled in broth as a sweet dessert.
It comes in a variety of grades, right down to fake ones.

Also the fact that it is made from birds nest. There are people who go out and get the nest, which is another reason why it's so costly

Okay i have drank bird's nest soup for my entire life. I never found out what the heck I was drinking until i was like 12 years old when i actually researched it. Anyways I was sorta shocked but realized, I've been drinking it for a long time who cares. They can come sweet or salty, depending on how you make it. Its very expensive because the nests are very high up cliffs and people have to get them.