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That chemical reaction is called as 'Hydrolysis'. So one water molecule is added to break one bond between the two glucose molecule. The one molecule of carbohydrate may contain thousands of glucose molecules. That will need thousands of water molecules to get thousands of glucose molecules. You have the enzyme called as amylase to break the bond. You need alkaline pH for action of this enzyme. This enzyme is secreted by your pancreas.
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Ways that the mouth can break down starchy foods?
The mouth breaks down starchy foods primarily through mechanical and chemical processes. Chewing (mastication) physically breaks food into smaller pieces, increasing surface area for enzymes to act. Saliva, produced by salivary glands, contains the enzyme amylase, which begins the chemical breakdown of starches into simpler sugars. This enzymatic action continues until the food reaches the stomach, where acidity halts amylase's activity.
What is food digested of mouth?
the mouth contains amylase which breaks down carbohydrates. So starchy foods like bread.
What does starchy foods provide?
Starchy foods provide energy for your cells. But if you eat too much starchy foods, you will get overweight. Everything is good in moderation.
What foods can repace starchy foods?
If repace means replace and if you mean what carbohydrate can you replace very starchy foods. Rice and bread is a starchy food potatoes are less starchy. So if u want a carbohydrate but not as starchy then try potatoes.
How much of your energy should you get from starchy foods?
How Much energy should we from starchy foods
What are starchy foods?
PotatoesSpaghettiRiceMacaroni
What does starchy foods contain?
Starchy food contains Carbohydrates.
Why is Fiji obese?
Because of all the starchy foods in Fiji and introduction to MORE starchy foods from America
Are potatoes a starch, and what are some examples of starchy foods?
Yes, potatoes are a starchy vegetable. Other examples of starchy foods include rice, bread, pasta, and corn.
What breaks starch into maltose in the mouth?
5% of the starches are broken down in the mouth before the food is swallowed.
Is spaghetti a starchy foods?
yes.
How do starchy foods improve the efficiency of the body?
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