Question

what is the action of saliva in food ​

Answer 1

Answer:The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin. Thus, digestion of food occurs within the mouth, even before food reaches the stomach.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Saliva helps in softening the food so that it can be chewed easily. It also helps in killing germs due to its sticky and wet nature.