STORY OF SARANG
A 20-year Heritage
KALIMANTAN ORIGINS
As evening drew on and the intense heat of the day was slowly being cooled down by a nearby rainforest, in the depth of Kalimantan, in a bare, 5-storey stone house shared by Surya and his two-generation family, the other members of the house started coming home for the day – hundreds of swiftlets, carrying food foraged from the forest, for their young.
Cradled in little white nests, miraculously made from the saliva of their parents, these babies are lovingly cared for until they are able to fly and leave their nests. Whether pouring over his school books or preparing to get to bed on the 2nd floor, nine-year-old Surya knew the sounds of the birds too well. After all, they lived just above him, on the 4th and 5th floors, creating their nests on wooden beams criss-crossing the ceilings. He knew that his family’s livelihood depended on these nutritionally-valuable edible nests. But he also knew never to prematurely harvest these nests, and in doing so, harm the hatchlings or nestlings. They were family to him.
For nearly twenty years now, Surya’s family, one of the largest suppliers of Kalimantan bird’s nests, has ethically sourced their birds’ nests for their global business from many of such birdhouses. Clean and sustainably cared for, these bird farms house the most premium of bird’s nests. The respect the Surya family accords to these swiftlets is no less than the respect they accord to you, their customer. Sarang Bird’s Nest offers only premium bird’s nests. The Highest Concentration. When we can offer you the very best, why would we offer you anything else?
OUR QUALITY & PROCESS
BIRD’S NEST FARM
• Operating since 2006, our farms are located in Kalimantan, where the nearby forests provide a natural food source for the swiftlets. This is the reason for our proven track record in producing superior quality bird's nests every time.
• We enforce ethical harvesting practices with safety and environmental considerations.
• Our own families consume these bird nests and we have been enjoying the benefits ever since.
CLEANING & COOKING
• The impurities from the bird's nests are carefully picked and the nests cleaned by hand, at our facilities.
• Cleaning standards are strict and the process time-consuming, leaving only the best quality for you.
• Advanced retort technology is used to extend our bird’s nest shelf life to 1 year without the use of preservatives or chemicals.
PACKAGING & DELIVERY
• The final part of our process is conducted in our headquarter in Singapore.
• Packed in sets of 3 bottles, buyers can customize their experience based on their preference and dietary needs.
• With a commitment to quality, we are proud to have the highest bird's nest concentration in the market.
SUSTAINABILITY & SARANG
At Sarang, we take pride in our commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing in every aspect of our bird's nest production.
1. Raw Birdnest
We exclusively work with house nests, which are not only cleaner but also provide a safer environment for our workers. Unlike cave harvesting, which can be fraught with dangers, house nests allow us to prioritize the well-being of our team. As a result, we ensure high standards of hygiene and quality while safeguarding our harvesters from the inherent risks of cave environments.
2. Selective Harvesting
Our selective harvesting practices are designed to protect nesting birds. We rigorously inspect each nest to ensure that we do not disturb those containing baby chicks. By harvesting only fully formed nests, we allow young swiftlets to fledge and contribute to their population, reinforcing our commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable practices.