Research Article

Edible Bird’s Nest Prevents High Fat Diet-Induced Insulin Resistance in Rats

Table 3

Proximate analyses and lactoferrin, ovotransferrin, and sialic acid concentrations of edible bird’s nest (EBN).

Bioactive/nutrientEBN

Lactoferrin4.68 ± 0.4 μg/mg
Ovotransferrin10.23 ± 0.8 μg/mg
Sialic acid110.4 ± 0.8 μg/mg
Crude fat0.54 ± 0.06%
Ash4.0 ± 0.03%
Moisture15.2 ± 0.02%
Carbohydrate23.4 ± 0.29%
Crude protein56.9 ± 0.27%