After chewing a piece of bread for a while, you begin to experience a slightly sweet taste. What is contributing to this new taste sensation?

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The slightly sweet taste experienced after chewing bread for a while is due to the liberation of maltose from starch. This occurs as the amylase enzymes in saliva break down the starch into simpler sugars, such as maltose, which tastes sweet.

After Chewing a Piece of Bread for a While, You