Table 3.
Proximate analyses and lactoferrin, ovotransferrin, and sialic acid concentrations of edible bird's nest (EBN).
| Bioactive/nutrient | EBN |
|---|---|
| Lactoferrin | 4.68 ± 0.4 μg/mg |
| Ovotransferrin | 10.23 ± 0.8 μg/mg |
| Sialic acid | 110.4 ± 0.8 μg/mg |
| Crude fat | 0.54 ± 0.06% |
| Ash | 4.0 ± 0.03% |
| Moisture | 15.2 ± 0.02% |
| Carbohydrate | 23.4 ± 0.29% |
| Crude protein | 56.9 ± 0.27% |