Application of SEAMON as Edible Bird’s Nest cleanser in the Edible Bird’s Nest Industry, Surabaya

Background: SEAMON is a cleanser specifically for cleaning edible bird’s nests. SEAMON was conducted from previous research through the 2021 Scientific Research program GRANT by Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia 161/E4.1/AK.04.RA/2021. Contribution: This SEAMON application has been implemented in the edible bird’s nest industry in Surabaya through a demonstration of the use of this cleanser on white edible bird’s nest. Method: The SEAMON application was carried out at the edible bird's nest industry located in Surabaya, East Java on July 2, 2023 on a total of 12 samples of edible bird's nests with heavy feather characteristics. Results: Based on the results of its application, this innovation has the potential as an edible bird’s nest cleaning agent to clean hydrogen peroxide residue and is able to reduce nitrite levels in the white edible bird’s nest. Conclusion: This washing liquid is the first cleanser specifically for white edible bird’s nest and another advantage is that it is food grade so edible bird’s nest cleaned with SEAMON is safe for human consumption