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What is the substance in saliva that makes food easier to swallow?

What is the substance in saliva that makes food easier to swallow?
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What is the substance in saliva that makes food easier to swallow?

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Saliva has the enzyme amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin.
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