Without Saliva There is No Flavour in Food

[Bruno]

That's a fascinating fact! Saliva plays a crucial role in our perception of taste. It contains enzymes that break down food molecules, releasing flavors that our taste buds can detect.
Without saliva, our ability to taste would be significantly reduced. This explains why food tastes bland when we're dehydrated, as saliva production decreases.
It's a great reminder of how important our senses are in experiencing the world around us!

 

[Kraker]

Wait, so saliva is actually what gives food flavor? That's mind-blowing! I never thought about it like that.

 

[Tomoyo Chan]

I always thought taste was just about the food itself, and that saliva only helps soften the food we eat. I guess I was wrong, haha.