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The body begins digestion in the mouth by breaking down food and exposing it to certain digestive enzymes. Amylase for starch digestion and lipase for fat digestion are enzymes found in human saliva. For humans, it is especially important to thoroughly chew cooked starches, such as pasta, bread, or baked potatoes, because much of our starch digestion occurs in the mouth.

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Emilia Bartell

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