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because :

1. it is uncomfortable if it sticks to the sides of the teeth

2. we want it to be small enough to be swallowed without difficulty

3. the tongue is the organ that moves the food to a place where it can be mechanically broken down by the teeth

4. it is a natural thing to mix the food with saliva which contains digestive enzymes called amylase that chemically breaks down starch in the food. the longer you mix, the more easy for the digestive system to digest it further

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