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I believe it's the acid that breaks down food.

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11y ago

If you meant hydrochloric acid, it kills bacteria and microorganisms that may be present in food.

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HCl is a very strong acid and its' function in the stomach is to break down the bonds in the chewed food that arrives in it.

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