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K Badalge
Verified
Writer, Journalist and Photographer, Freelance
Beats
Politics, sex, controversial topics
Content
How a nest made out of hardened bird spit became a delicacy, a skincare product, and a popular gift across Chinese-speaking countries in Asia
By K Badalge| insider.com@ Bird's nest is a delicacy found in Chinese-speaking countries across Asia. It's made from the hardened saliva of a swiftlet and can fetch up to S$3,500 ($2,600 USD) per kilogram. Swiftlet farms have sprung up to meet customer demand — but they're not without controversy. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Who would have thought that a nest made out of hardened bird spit would be a delicacy, a skincare product, and a popular gift across Chinese-speaking countries in Asia?
By K Badalge| Next City Verified EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was published as part of “We Are Not Divided,” a special editorial project of Reasons to be Cheerful that explores the human capacity to overcome divisions. Zachary Tang, a 27-year-old filmmaker, lives in the Bedok section of Singapore, in a building constructed decades ago, before the city became a wealthy financial hub.
How a nest made out of hardened bird spit became a delicacy, a skincare product, and a popular gift across Chinese-speaking countries in Asia
By K Badalge| insider.com@ Bird's nest is a delicacy found in Chinese-speaking countries across Asia. It's made from the hardened saliva of a swiftlet and can fetch up to S$3,500 ($2,600 USD) per kilogram. Swiftlet farms have sprung up to meet customer demand — but they're not without controversy. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Who would have thought that a nest made out of hardened bird spit would be a delicacy, a skincare product, and a popular gift across Chinese-speaking countries in Asia?
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States