What causes chewing gum to dissolve while it is being chewed?

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2006-07-17 06:28:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

the enzymes in your saliva break down the gum.

2006-07-17 06:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by kittyluvr0223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If it is a real sugary gum then the salivary amalyase in your saliva is what helps to break it down as with any other sugar or starch.

2006-07-17 13:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by J. P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

enzymes in saliva pre-digest it just like food

2006-07-17 13:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋