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Chemical digestion of the food starts in the mouth. Ptylin is the enzyme, which is secreted in the saliva. Ptylin breaks down the starch. This process continue in the stomach till acid neutralize the ptylin.

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When you masticate (chew) amylase breaks down all of the polysaccharides in the food.

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