Food oral processing is not only important for the ingestion and digestion of food, but also
plays an important role in the perception of texture and flavor. This overall sensory …

Mastication is the first step of food digestion, where foods are broken down and
simultaneously impregnated by saliva resulting in the formation of semi-fluids known as food …

Background: The particle size and structure of masticated almonds have a significant impact
on nutrient release (bioaccessibility) and digestion kinetics. Objectives: The goals of this …

Reformulating traditional products such as biscuits can be a useful tool for providing the
population with healthier snacks. However, it involves changes in the eating characteristics …

Saliva addition plays an important role in bolus formation. During chewing, food breaks
down, exposing food particles to saliva. The aim of this study was to explore and understand …

Lentinus edodes (SM) are highly appreciated by the food industry together with consumers
for nutrition and flavour. It is hypothesized the results of our study can indicate to the suitable …

Solid food undergoes drastic structural changes during its transformation into a cohesive
bolus, which play a key role in the perception of different textures during mastication. This …

The relationships between food structure, texture perception and bolus properties during
bolus formation are poorly understood. This preliminary single‐subject study on three biscuit …

Heterogeneous foods are widely consumed but little is known about the dynamics of their
breakdown during mastication. To investigate these dynamics the particle size and bolus …

Chewing food prepares it for safe swallowing which, by reducing particle size and exposing
new surface and blending it with saliva, benefits both digestion and the sensory experience …