Module for Edible Bird’s Nest (EBN)

BRIEF TECHNOLOGY

There are a total of 4 modules, both in English and Mandarin, and 4 teaching kits, making a total of 12 copyrights. The modules are of the following topics:

• Science of Edible Bird’s Nest
• Preparation of Edible Bird’s Nest filling
• Basic Hand Made Chocolate Module
• Preparation of Cordial Beverage

INSPIRATION OF THE INVENTION

These modules and teaching kits were developed to educate industries, entrepreneur and consumers on the Edible Bird’s Nest (EBN), and to introduce potential product development from EBN.

PROBLEM STATEMENT & CURRENT ISSUES

Information on EBN are available everywhere, and very diverse. However, the overload of information makes it difficult for stakeholders to get the accurate and suitable information needed. 

INVENTIVENESS  & NOVELTY

• These modules provide a one-stop information on the science of Edible Bird’s Nest, simple enough for laymen to understand, yet having the depth to improve knowledge of stakeholders.  
• The modules are also sequential, where after learning about the science of EBN, the subsequent module teaches about the production of EBN filling, to be used in chocolate and beverage development and processing.

USEFULNESS & APPLICATION

• The modules is useful to educate stakeholders through interesting write-ups and diagrams which are easy to follow. 
• It could be used by EBN industry to attract collaborators and customers to understand the science of EBN and the developed products.
• The modules could be taught hands-on through the facilities available at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Food Pilot Plant.

IMPACT OF THE PRODUCT

These modules are developed by subject matter experts from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, thus having accurate and reliable information.

The potential hands-on training program increases the impact of the modules, where trainees can get the experience of producing EBN fillings and have them used in hand made chocolate as well as cordial beverage. 

MARKET POTENTIAL 

• EBN and EBN products manufacturing industry
• Tourism industry
• Education industry

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