Edible bird’s nest, a valuable glycoprotein source : current research prospects and challenges in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Kevser Irfan Unal,, Chang, Lee Sin, Wan Aida Wan Mustapha,, Noorul Syuhada Mohd Razali,, Abdul Salam Babji,, Lim, Seng Joe
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2022
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/20640/1/8.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/20640/; https://www.ukm.my/jsm/malay_journals/jilid51bil9_2022/KandunganJilid51Bil9_2022.html

Edible bird’s nest (EBN) is a salivary secretion of swiftlets which consist of protein and carbohydrate rich glycoproteins. This natural ingredient is very valuable, nutritional and medically valuable. The EBN industry have grown rapidly and benefited the Malaysian economy, hence, it is viewed s...