Saliva is necessary for digestion. It lubricates the throat to make swallowing easier and contains chemicals that break down food. It also assists with oral hygiene as it helps break down plaque. But Purdue University researcher Cordelia Running has now found that saliva may have another role: salivary proteins could be part of a feedback loop that influences how food tastes to people — and by extension, what foods they’re willing to eat. Flavor...
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