Question

Saliva begins to change food starch into?

Answer 1

Saliva begins changing starches into sugar while still in the mouth.

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Answer 2

The first step of chemical digestion starts in the mouth. Saliva, the fluid released by the salivary glands in the mouth, contains an enzyme that breakdowns food starch and turns it into simple sugars. This enzyme is called amylase or also known as alpha-amylase or ptyalin.