A premium bird's nest, shaped like a cup, valued for its purity and used in luxury Asian dishes.
The crown-shaped bird's nest is a highly sought-after variant of edible bird's nest due to its superior quality. It resembles a small bowl with a neat and symmetrical structure, indicating that it was meticulously built by the swiftlets. Typically, it has a white or creamy color with a smooth and fibrous texture. Due to its shape and premium quality, the cup-shaped bird's nest is often used in luxurious culinary products, especially in traditional Asian dishes like bird's nest soup. Its high nutritional content, including proteins, amino acids, and minerals, makes it highly valuable in the market. This cup-shaped bird's nest is considered one of the purest and most valuable natural products, often given as gifts or consumed as an exclusive delicacy.