Why does the taste of food change after chewing for a long time?

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Our mouth contains saliva. Saliva helps in digestion. If food is chewed for longer time, saliva mixes with the food properly. And food starts getting digested. Therefore, the taste of food becomes sweeter after chewing for a long time.

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